Instructor - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture FT Probationary HV-FAC-9958
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Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our communityHudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2024 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.English, English as a Second Language and Foreign LanguagesInstructor - American Sign Language and Deaf CultureFT Probationary HV-FAC-9958MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language, American Sign Language Interpreting, or related field, such as Deaf Studies, Sign Language Studies, or Sign Language Interpretation. Knowledge and experience using the Signing Naturally Curricula; At least three years college-level teaching experience in using the Whole Language Approach to Teaching Fluency in American/Conversational Sign Language ; knowledge of Deaf Culture.Preferred Qualifications: *ALSTA Certification at a qualified level of higher and Master's Degree in a relevant field; Ability, credentials, and desire to teach college-level courses within the department other than American Sign Language, such as Spanish, French, Italian, German, English, English as a Second Language, Japanese, Chinese, or Arabic; teaching experience with computer-enhanced instruction; teaching experience with diverse and under-prepared students. Experience and/or desire to engage in Distance learning, Web-enhanced, or Remote instruction. Applicants must be available for day and/or evening assignments depending on departmental needs.The Instructor reports to the Department Chairperson of English, Foreign Languages, and English as a Second Language. and performs the following duties: •Provide classroom and on-line instruction in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture courses.•Evaluate students for appropriate course level.•Provide lecture, writing, and research assignments, and evaluate student performance.•Serve on departmental, college-wide committees, and advise the American Sign Language Club.•Perform faculty duties as specified in the Faculty Agreement and/or by the Department Chairperson. The Salary for this academic year position is $52,000.00.Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply before the close date of September 30, 2024. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer