UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Educational Interpreter Program Adjunct Faculty- Spring 2025
Job Location
Plainfield, NJ, United States
Job Description
Job Announcement
Position Information
Position Title
Educational Interpreter Program Adjunct Faculty- Spring 2025
Campus
Plainfield
Department
American Sign Language
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Adjunct
Exempt or Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Regular
General Description
Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.
Faculty members must possess a willingness to teach face to face classes.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.
Education Requirements
Baccalaureate degree required
Master's degree in preferred
Graduated from an American Sign Language - English Interpreting/Translation Program required.
National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred. Must have passed the written portion of the EIPA test.
Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.
Experience
Two years interpreting in the field of ASL -English Interpreting, or a mentorship in the field with a qualified interpreter through an established mentorship program preferred.
Teaching experience preferred
Competencies and Skills Required
Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
Knowledge of competency-based education.
Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.
Salary
Per Contract
Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Part-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10/22/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
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Location: Plainfield, NJ, US
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Position Information
Position Title
Educational Interpreter Program Adjunct Faculty- Spring 2025
Campus
Plainfield
Department
American Sign Language
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Adjunct
Exempt or Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Regular
General Description
Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.
Faculty members must possess a willingness to teach face to face classes.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.
Education Requirements
Baccalaureate degree required
Master's degree in preferred
Graduated from an American Sign Language - English Interpreting/Translation Program required.
National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred. Must have passed the written portion of the EIPA test.
Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.
Experience
Two years interpreting in the field of ASL -English Interpreting, or a mentorship in the field with a qualified interpreter through an established mentorship program preferred.
Teaching experience preferred
Competencies and Skills Required
Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
Knowledge of competency-based education.
Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.
Salary
Per Contract
Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
==============
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
==============
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Part-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10/22/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting on UCC.edu
- Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting)
- Personal Referral
- Agency Referral
- Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger)
- Linked-in
- NJ.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- HERC.org
- Other Website Not Listed
- Other Source Not Listed
- * If you heard of this employment opportunity from another web site or another source not listed in question number one, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field.
(Open Ended Question)
- * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a situation when you tried to solve a problem with ideas and methods that had not been tried before. What was the result?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was it crucial?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
- Yes
- No
- * Effective September 1, 2011, the "New Jersey First Act" contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)
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Location: Plainfield, NJ, US
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Contact Information
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