What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASL Interpreter position at Drake University?
Position Number: 998420
Unit/Department: World Languages & Culture
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Department Summary:
Drake University's Department of World Languages and Cultures, housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, provides opportunities to develop and enhance functional linguistic and cultural capabilities, fostering and nurturing communicative growth to prepare world citizens for the interconnected global community. The Department supports cultural competencies and prepares students for meaningful academic, professional, and personal experiences in a variety of contexts.
Job Summary:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks a sign language interpreter to interpret for courses in ASL 001, 002, and "Deaf Culture". The main responsibilities of the position include: interpreting lectures, classroom discussions, questions, and other spoken information into American Sign Language (ASL) for the students and instructor; voice interpreting the deaf or hard-of-hearing student's professor into spoken English for the hearing students; preparing for classes by reviewing course materials and technical vocabulary to ensure accurate interpretation of specialized content; adhering strictly to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct; maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries and collaborating with the professor to support the class's communication access needs. The instructor for the course is deaf, so this position must be strong at sign-to-voice interpreting and be able to work with a second interpreter for the course.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree
Hold a RID Certification or an equivalent state or national certificate
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong sign-to-voice interpreting
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
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