Part-Time Lecturer in American Sign Language

Job Title : Part-Time Lecturer in American Sign Language

Location : Columbus State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 284386

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Job Summary

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages at Columbus State University is seeking qualified applicants to teach American Sign Language classes at the Elementary and Intermediate levels. This position must be willing to work in a coordinated program; be willing to comply with teaching requirements; and be able to participate in select professional development activities.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Professional Development.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate should have an earned Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the American Sign Language and / or literature. The selected candidate must have native or near-native fluency in America Sign Language and the ability to operate an Online Learning Management System.

MA in American Sign Language and / or literature is preferred.

Proposed Salary

$3000.00 per class.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae w / references
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)
• Classroom Demonstration of Teaching (approved methods : uploading a video recording with online application or sharing a daily lesson plan for an elementary American Sign Language class)
• All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University¿s online employment site.

Contact Information

We hire part-time lecturers for the Fall and Spring semesters, as dictated by demand. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Joelle Bonamy, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; or e-mail to bonamy_joelle@columbusstate.edu.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

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Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties :

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.