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Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor
Whatcom Community College
Full-time
On-site
Bellingham, WA, United States
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
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.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $2,060.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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
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.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $2,060.00 per month
Work Location: In person