The Department of Modern Languages at SUNY Old Westbury regularly seeks to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses as needed.

Currently, we are seeking an adjunct to teach the following undergraduate level course in the Fall 2024 semester that runs from August 26, 2024 through December 18, 2024.

ML 1150 -  American Sign Language I

Thursday 2:40pm - 4:20pm  In person,  Tuesday will be ONLINE

An introduction to American Sign Language, the natural language of the deaf community in the United States and Canada. Focuses on conversations in sign, basic rules of grammar and aspects of the deaf community.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work or equivalent degree in a related field.
• Ability to teach Sign Language.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional experience working with hearing impaired.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Transliteration experience.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

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Requirements

• Start Date: 8/15/2024 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Part-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=175181

1. letter of application,
2. CV,
3. one (1) letter of recommendation (signed, on letterhead),
4. transcript of highest degree earned,
5. contact information ( name, email address & telephone number) for three(3) references, and
6. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application ( available during online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled.

You will be contact if your qualifications meet the desired requirements of the position.  Academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your application.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury policies, including the completion of pre-employment screening.