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POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty Hiring Pool - ASL & Interpreting Studies DEPARTMENT: ASLIS BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub |
This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2025 - Summer 2026.
This pool expires 05/31/2026. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2026, must reapply at that time.
Position Summary:
The Department of ASL & Interpreting Studies in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado is seeking an Adjunct Faculty with expertise in ASL Instruction.
Instructor for courses in American Sign Language, ASL-English Interpretation and TASL. Undergraduate and graduate credit is offered. Academic and professional credentials required are determined based on course taught.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA
in a field related to ASL instruction or ASL-English interpreting with
associated national credentials.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD
in a field related to ASL instruction or ASL-English interpreting with
associated national credentials.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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