USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program of the University of New Hampshire at Manchester seeks applicants for a full-time, lecturer position to offer instruction as well as to serve as the ASL/English Interpreting program director. Our mission is to develop learners with the knowledge and skills to flourish in the academic environment
and in employment. To this end, the position encompasses the need for excellence in instruction in skill-specific courses pertaining to interpreting as well as ethics and decision-making and other relevant topics. It requires knowledge and experience in pedagogy, scholarly and practical developments in the field, and with the past and current state of the U.S. Deaf community. Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects
of the ASL/English Interpreting program including supervision of and collaboration with the assistant director and the pool of adjunct faculty. Revise/update curriculum as needed, Serve as an informal advisor to students in the program, Create and/or participate in recruitment efforts, Coordinate program events, Maintain and support connections with the Deaf community and with interpreting colleagues both locally and
nationally Engage in activity across the college in support of the overall institution. The person will also teach six courses in ASL/English translation or interpretation. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester, and courses range from introductory to advanced courses in skill-development and relevant content areas. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: A masters degree in
Interpretation, Linguistics, or a related field, is required as are excellence in teaching, and experience in administration and interpreter education. Applicants also must be certified interpreters who are active in the interpreting profession. Required Licenses & Certifications: Active national certification as granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Association of the Deaf is required.
Membership and participation in Conference for Interpreter Trainers would also be beneficial. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Learning Management Systems such as Canvas or Blackboard and other technology-based teaching tools such as GoReact and TWA is also useful. Expertise in various interpreting models, history of the profession, current dynamics in the field and in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Deaf+
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