Instructor, American Sign Language

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Howard Community College is seeking motivated, creative, flexible, collaborative, and visionary full-time American Sign Language faculty candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching American Sign Language and Deaf culture at the beginning and intermediate levels to a diverse student population. Criteria include evidence of teaching excellence both in online and face-to-face modes; strong communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment; strong organizational and leadership skills to provide discipline-level coordination; and an appreciation for the community college philosophy and mission.

The incumbent will be required to participate in college and/or community service. Daytime, evening, and weekend courses are taught at HCC across all platforms: face-to-face, online and hybrid. We are looking for a colleague with the ability to engage students and to instruct using a range of up-to-date teaching methods and pedagogies.

The successful candidate will teach 30 credit hours per year (fall and spring semesters) and provide a minimum of five office hours per week during fall and spring semesters.

* American Sign Language and Deaf culture instruction
* Curriculum development
* AMSL course management including schedule-building
* Collaboration with other World Languages faculty
* Collaboration with other college and community areas
* Course, program, and or general education assessment
* Other duties as assigned

A full list of faculty responsibilities can be found at https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/policies-procedures/chapter-10/10.01.02-Faculty-Responsibilities.html

* Master's degree in American Sign Language Education or a related field
* ASLTA certification (American Sign Language Teachers Association) or Native or near-native proficiency in ASL ( ASLPI level 4+ preferred)
* Knowledge of best practices in ASL pedagogy.
* Knowledge of and extensive personal/professional experiences within the Deaf community.
* Deaf individuals are encouraged to apply.
* College level teaching experience
* Online language teaching experience
* Understanding of ACTFL standards and assessment practices
* Experience in curriculum development for face-to-face and online language teaching
* Experience using Canvas web platform for teaching (preferred)

Office environment

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.