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Working Title:

PT American Sign Language Instructor

Institution:

Saint Paul College

Classification Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$43,067.00 - $94,542.00

Saint Paul College invites applications for part-time faculty positions in American Sign Language Studies. The college is committed to academic excellence and the development of a diverse, anti-racist learning community that promotes equity and inclusion. Saint Paul College is the most diverse college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college has served Saint Paul and its surrounding communities for more than 100 years, emphasizing career and technical education to prepare students for employment, and liberal and fine arts education to prepare students for transfer. We seek faculty members who employ trauma-informed, culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning; who can deliver engaging in-person instruction and develop high-quality online courses; and who will thrive in a vibrant, open-admissions environment.

Position responsibilities, knowledge and abilities:

+ Strong discipline expertise and the ability to teach a variety of American Sign Language courses, primarily including beginning and intermediate ASL, ASL Linguistics and Semantics, ASL Classifiers, Fingerspelling and Numbers, and Deaf Culture Studies.

+ Courses are taught at a variety of times and/or delivery modes including days, evenings, face-to-face in the classroom, in hybrid formats, and online (synchronous and asynchronous).

+ Teach courses in the American Sign Language Studies program using teaching methods that support the success of diverse students.

+ Assess student learning and academic achievement in ASL courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 16 semester credits (24 quarter credits) in American Sign Language, ASL linguistics, deaf studies, deaf education, or sign language interpretation/translation.

+ Certification by the American Sign Language Teacher's Association (ASLTA) or certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in American Sign Language or a related field;

+ Teaching experience at the college level;

+ Evidence of active and continuous professional development.

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter addressing the applicant’s experience and the preferred qualifications listed in this announcement

+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degrees

+ At least three professional references, one of which must be/have been someone you reported to.

+ Professional certification/licenses

Other Information

+ Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

+ To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://www.saintpaul.edu/AboutUs/employment.

+ Applicants must apply online, other forms of submission will not be accepted. **All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as** **stated** **above.**

+ If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you.

+ Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers.

+ Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. _We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution._ The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

+ Salary and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary and benefits will be provided according to the negotiated labor agreement.

About

Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. **SPC-Quick Facts (http://www.saintpaul.edu/about-us/quick-facts/)**

Saint Paul College has been ranked no. 9 in The 50 Best Community Colleges in the United States by TheBestSchools.org. The College offers 54 associate degree programs, including the Associate of Arts degree, and 74 career certificate and diploma programs. Since our humble beginning, we have been helping students succeed in high-demand careers!

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a  Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (https://www.saintpaul.edu/student-services/veteran-services/#btyr) employer, offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-25-2025

Position End Date:

06-30-2026

Open Date:

05-12-2025

Close Date:

07-25-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Dorislynn Quinones-Stolt

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]