DEFINITION:

To provide classroom instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision from the Department Chair and/or Dean 
• May receive general technical supervision from the Program Director
• May offer technical supervision to PT faculty

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Serve as a faculty advisor for the program as directed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 lbs
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Interpreting, Deaf Studies or related field.

Minimum Experience:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience at a post- secondary level.
• Three (3) years’ experience as an Interpreter.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Interpreting, Deaf Studies or related field.
• ASLTA certification and RID membership preferred.
• Backboard/Ultra experience.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Successful candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained, prior to their first day of employment. If highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.