Instructor of Interpreting
Job Summary/Basic Function: The Instructor of Interpreting is responsible for teaching 30-32 hours per academic year in the Sign Language and Interpreting Division. Participation as a member of the teaching team includes academic advisement to interpreting students, curriculum design and assessment. Professional development within the discipline is expected. Service on appropriate department, campus, and college committees and service within the community is expected. This is a full-time, tenure track position.
Required Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience, preferably in a college setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The successful candidate must possess current NAD-RID certification. Minimum of five (5) years professional interpreting experience in a variety of settings.
Required Education: A minimum of a Master's degree required with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) graduate hours in ASL/English Interpretation, Interpreting Pedagogy, American Sign Language, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a closely related field is required.
GPC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) with all courses taught by SACS-qualified instructors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to teach Sign Language Interpreting at the collegiate level.
- Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to students and facilitate student learning.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching.
- Broad knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
Campus: College-wide
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: Rank and 10 month salary ($35,432+) commensurate with education & experience with excellent benefits
