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Posting Title Adjunct Instructor - American Sign Language Posting Number FA000398 Position Status Part Time Assignment Length Adjunct Grant Funded No Category Adjunct Faculty Class Code 28 Starting Pay $51.15 Special Note Commensurate with education and experience. Location Trinity River Department TR Arts Job Summary Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Essential Performance Requirements*
• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence
• Support the values of the College: teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs other related tasks as required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications • Master’s degree or higher* in Sign Language Interpreter, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, Special Education, or closely related discipline

OR

• Master’s degree or higher* with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Sign Language Interpreter, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, Special Education, or closely related discipline

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university Preferred Qualifications • Work experience in the discipline / teaching area
• Experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• Teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
• Experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
• Previous online teaching experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
• Experience mentoring and advising students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
• Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
• Continued educational attainment Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Special Instructions Summary This is a ‘Pooled’ posting utilized to hire instructors for opportunities in various modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) and varied schedules.

Our Dual Credit program provides college-level courses to high school students in the Tarrant County area. Instructional times/days for Dual Credit courses may vary between the hours 7 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

Weekend College courses are offered on Friday evenings and/or Saturdays. Classes are 75% online, 25% in-person. Classes are also held online synchronously.

Must be a Texas resident at the time of hire for online. All other modalities require in-person teaching.

Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Your application on this posting may remain active for up to one year.

Note: For those with international transcripts, please upload your transcript evaluation. Posted 12/06/2023 Posting Contact Summary

Contact Name Maureen Denner Contact Phone maureen.denner@tccd.edu Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume / Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Cover Letter Certification / License Teaching Philosophy Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please select the highest level of education you have completed. High School Diploma / GED 60 or more College Credit Hours Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree I am currently in a Bachelor to Ph.D Program (must be shown on uploaded transcipts). None of the above * Do you have 18 graduate hours in Sign Language Interpreter, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, ASL, Special Education or related area? Yes No * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.

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* In which of the following teaching modalities are you interested? Face-to-face (TCC Campus Classroom) Dual Credit (TCC Campus AND area High School Campus) Weekend College Online (eLearning) * How many years of teaching experience do you have? None Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience * How many years of experience do you have teaching dual credit courses? None Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience * How many years of experience do you have teaching online courses? None Less than 1 year experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience * Which of the following times are you available to teach? Mornings Afternoons Evenings Weekends * Are you currently a Texas Resident? Yes No Relocating to Texas prior to hire * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)? Advanced Intermediate Beginner None * How would you rate your experience with web-based software? Advanced Intermediate Beginner None * Describe your experience as it relates to this position.

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