Whatcom Community College invites applications for part-time, adjunct faculty American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor to teach starting Fall quarter 2025.
Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students.
Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to engage in the advancement of equitable student outcomes and the elimination of equity gaps. Faculty have regular opportunities for on-campus professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth.
Responsibilities
Expectations:
-Proficiently use Canvas learning management system if teaching online course.
-Develop curriculum and assess learning outcomes.
-Provide student-centered equity-based instruction.
-Availability to teach in in-person, online, and hybrid.
-Align professional practices with the mission of WCC.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
-Master's degree in ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Studies or comparable program from an accredited university.
-Certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA).
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience teaching ASL in-person.
-Experience teaching ASL online.
Salary:
-$6,178.00 for fall quarter.
Benefits:
-Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter.)
Start Date:
-Fall quarter 2025-September 23rd, 2025 is the first day of the quarter.
Application Due Date:
-For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
-Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max).
Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.
-Current resume.
-Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
-List of five recent professional references with contact information.
To apply please visit us at:
https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info