Position Title American Sign Language Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)
Posting Type Wide Distribution
Department World Languages & Cultures
Campus Ocean Campus
Location
Job Category Faculty (Credit Program)
Salary (Applicant View)
Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $121.20 to $160.48 per hour depending upon placement.
Temporary, Part-Time Pool
EC §87482
Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time Pool
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Start Date
End Date
Position Description
City College of San Francisco is the region’s premier public, two-year community college dedicated to serving minority and undocumented students and those new to this country. Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the largest in the country. Enrolling over 40,000 students, it offers credit and non-credit instruction and more than 250 degrees and certificates. City College is one of the first in the nation to offer free tuition, providing San Franciscans with the opportunity to access quality college education and work force training leading to university transfer and good jobs. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support the vibrancy of the “City by the Bay” and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity and quality. Please visit our webpage at ccsf.edu for more information regarding our community college district.
The World Languages and Cultures department at City College of San Francisco is seeking to hire a part-time instructor of American Sign Language to teach first- and second-year language courses in ASL.
Job Duties
1. Teach first- and second-year transfer-level courses in American Sign Language, in-person, and online courses.
2. Teach morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, in-person and/or on-line classes at one or more sites.
3. Follow the guidelines and published course outlines of record of the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
4. Develop Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and perform SLO assessments.
5. Comply with deadlines for department and college reports and requests.
6. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and in effective teaching and learning strategies, including technology for language learning.
7. Supports and engages in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
8. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).
2. Any bachelor’s degree, or higher degree, from an accredited institution AND two years of professional experience that is directly related to the teaching assignment.
OR
Any associate degree from an accredited institution AND six years of professional experience that is directly related to the teaching assignment.
OR
Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in American Sign Language (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
OR
The equivalent.
[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]
[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]
Desirable Qualifications
1. Demonstrated training in ASL teaching methodologies; knowledge of current theories and methods in second language acquisition.
2. Successful experience teaching ASL at the post-secondary level in an ethnically and culturally diverse setting.
3. Demonstrated successful experience teaching transfer-level ASL courses.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently and effectively, in ASL and English.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in integrating technology in American Sign Language teaching and learning.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop and promote the American Sign Language program.
7. Evidence of successful instruction and leadership experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
8. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
Benefits
Application Procedure
To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.
Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.
1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant’s background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties. Please indicate which courses you are able to teach and indicate why you are qualified to teach those courses.
2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.
4. Three (3) current references – Names and titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position. Providing less than three references is considered an incomplete application.
5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant’s CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]
6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)
Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.
For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.
ADA Statement
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.
Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123.
Posting Number AC00176P
Job Open Date 12/17/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 12/17/2025
Open Until Filled No
Contact
Diana García-Denson, Department Chairperson
World Languages and Cultures
Contact Phone/Extension (415) 239-3223
Contact Email digarcia@ccsf.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant
City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.
The first round of screening and interviews will commence in Spring 2025 for those who have submitted completed application materials.
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