Adjunct Hiring Pool - ASL Language Lab

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be
contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to
fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027.
This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain
in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:
The ASL Language Lab Assistant will
provide ASL instructional
support to UNC students enrolled in ASL I-VI campus-based and online coursework. The ASL Language Lab Assistant will facilitate individual
and small group interactions to supplement and strengthen the language units
taught in the courses. 

This is a semester-long, part-time assignment that has the potential for
renewal each semester, including fall, spring, and summer semesters. 

Job Duties:
The ASL Language Lab Assistant must be a
native/near-native ASL user who is a member of the Deaf
Community, with the skills to accurately model ASL,
identify the student’s language challenges, and implement
successful language learning interventions. In addition, the ASL Language Lab Assistant needs outstanding soft
skills to meet a variety of students where they are emotionally and
academically across three years of ASL coursework at UNC. 
 
The ASL Language Lab Assistant will work
independently and therefore will need to exercise critical thinking and
judgment in all their interactions. As a member of the Department, the ASL Language Lab Assistant will need to be familiar
with federal laws (e.g., FERPA)
and UNC policies (e.g., technology users’ policy), as well as some of the external regulatory bodies that
influence the ASLIS philosophy and course design
(e.g., American Council on Teaching Foreign Language, Commission on Collegiate
Interpreter Education). 
 
Finally, the ASL Language Lab Assistant will work
with technology in the lab and at a distance and need familiarity with these
media. 

Minimum Qualifications:
Native/near-native ASL proficiency 
Membership
in the Deaf Community 
Exemplary
people skills 
Competence
with technologies, in the lab and delivered to distance students 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience
teaching ASL 
Experience
mentoring/tutoring students who are learning ASL 

Contact Information:
Barbara Garrett - [email protected];
970-351-1117 
Sherry Schriver - [email protected]; 970-351-1060 

Benefits:

Benefits
available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability
insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement
plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and
other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are
eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses
of UNC Employees
who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate
dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state
tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available
based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and
continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized
as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to
be a Hispanic
Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their
family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to
learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
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environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC
community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful
discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic
information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on
gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose
a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,
assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to
discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be
considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the
responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s
compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed
to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you
require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing
or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct
your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [email protected]. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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