• Part-Time ASL/English Interpreter

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    Johns Hopkins University seeks an experienced, nationally certified part-time **_ASL / English Interpreter_** to serve as a designated interpreter for a faculty member in the Department of Cognitive Science. This position is responsible for transliteration services, collaboratively supporting and teaming with other designated interpreters, and supporting scheduling needs of the team.

     

    This position is eligible for part-time benefits.

     

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    _Interpreting/Transliteration Support (50%_ )

    + Provides ASL/English transliteration for on-demand and regularly scheduled meetings, talks, classes, and other functions. There may be occasional travel for conferences and invited talks.

    + Adheres to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.

    + Provides flexibility in scheduling, occasionally accommodating evenings and weekends.

    + Stays abreast of best practices in interpreting services and resources.

    + Attends team trainings to stay current on topics such as Designated Client’s research, relevant vernacular, and working in an academic environment.

    + Performs other related work as needed.

    _Schedule Coordination (50%)_

    + Schedules interpreters for classes, meetings, or university events for the faculty member.

    + Develops robust understanding of faculty member’s needs and each team member’s skillset to optimize the interpreter schedule and teamed assignments.

    + Maintains scheduling system/calendar and timekeeping records.

    + Coordinates or provides back-up coverage for occasions when an unplanned team absence occurs.

    + Communicates with appropriate faculty, staff, and students to obtain appointment preparation materials and shares prep materials with team interpreters in a timely manner.

    + Advises and coordinates with Team Lead on team schedule and staffing needs as appropriate.

    + Performs other related work as needed.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Knowledge of psycholinguistics, linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field is highly desirable.

    + Demonstrates ethics training and ability to maintain confidentiality.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Demonstrates evidence of successfully interpreting in a rigorous and fast-paced academic environment.

    + Demonstrates experience in accomplishing detailed organizational tasks within established deadlines.

    + Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

    + Basic computer skills and proficiency.

    Technical Qualification or Specialized Certifications

    + Current national certification as ASL/English Interpreter.

    + Have and maintain Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) membership (national) and membership in at least one affiliate chapter of RID.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in related field.

    + American Sign Language (ASL) and English fluency.

    + 4 years related interpreting experience, preferably in post-secondary settings.

    + Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Graduate Degree in Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field is highly desirable.

    + Eight plus years of interpreting experience in post-secondary settings.

     

    Classified Title: ASL Interpreter

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Part-Time ASL/English Interpreter

    Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE

    Starting Salary Range: $37.58 - $65.79 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

     

    Employee group: Part-time

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday; 25 hrs/wk; schedule may vary

     

    Exempt Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​Cognitive Science

    Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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