Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions. Position Summary Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language (ASL) Part-Time | One-Semester Appointment Guilford College, a residential liberal arts college, invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language (ASL) for a one-semester appointment. The instructor will teach an undergraduate ASL course emphasizing language acquisition, Deaf culture, and inclusive communication in alignment with the college’s mission of engaged, student-centered learning. Responsibilities Teach assigned ASL course(s) consistent with approved course outcomes Use effective, inclusive pedagogy appropriate for a liberal arts learning environment Assess student learning and provide timely feedback Maintain appropriate availability for students and submit grades and course materials in accordance with college and SACSCOC expectations Required Qualifications Fluency in American Sign Language Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture Teaching experience in ASL or relevant professional experience Commitment to undergraduate education and inclusive learning practices Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in ASL, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Education, or a related field Prior teaching experience at the college level Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination. Guilford’s longstanding mission is clear and distinctive: To provide a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world. Guilford College is grounded in the relentless pursuit of its seven Core Values. These enduring values are the basis of the College’s mission and are guided by the Quaker testimonies. The College was founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837, and their principles are reflected in the campus culture. Community Diversity Equality Excellence Integrity Justice Stewardship The campus community identified these values through a participative and inclusive process in 2003. The pursuit of these Core Values is integral to the educational experience we offer, abundantly visible in academic and co-curricular campus life.