Salary: $62,440.00 - $70,857.00 Annually
Location : Orchard Ridge Campus (Farmington Hills)
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202400131
Division: Sign Language Interpreter
Opening Date: 02/17/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Shift Days/Hours: Varies

Summary of Purpose
Oakland Community College is seeking a full-time faculty, Sign Language Interpreter Instructor, who will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the strategic plan of the program and college.
Anticipated start date: August 2025

$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule).

Potential for additional pay:
Overload - 60% over base
Supplemental contract
Coordination of Program

Typical Duties
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Teach all levels of Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) courses, both online and face-to-face, ensuring effective learning outcomes and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Integrate cultural competency into the curriculum, ensuring that students gain an in-depth understanding of Deaf culture, community, and history.
Develop, implement, and assess college-level curriculum for ASL-English interpreting, focusing on interpreter professional development and community interpreting.
Coordinate adjunct sections, including selecting and managing course textbooks, resources, and teaching materials.
Provide feedback to students on their progress through both formative and summative assessments, helping them build Sign Language interpreting skills
Actively contribute to Sign Language interpreter professional development through engagement in workshops, conferences, and training related to ASL-English interpreting and the wider interpreting field.
Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.
Mentor students and colleagues in professional standards of practice for interpreters and advocate for educational interpreting best practices.
Participate in departmental committees and contribute to the broader academic community.
Utilize learning management systems (LMS), specifically D2L, for course delivery, grading, and student interaction.
Engage with accreditation processes, ensuring all SLI courses meet academic and professional standards.
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is a must.
Demonstrated experience in teaching ASL and interpreting, with an emphasis on interpreter training.
Strong knowledge of Deaf culture and the ability to incorporate Deaf culture education into the curriculum.
Passion for interpreter professional development, with experience in mentoring and supporting students in their career path as interpreters.
Familiarity with community interpreting in various of fields.
Proven ability to work effectively in an environment with varied backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating cultural competency in interactions with students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Education and Experience
EDUCATION:

Master's degree or higher or equivalent in American Sign Language Interpreting, Sign Language Interpreting, Sign Language Studies, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies/Sign Language Training, Interpreter Pedagogy, Linguistics, Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Education, Liberal Arts, Journalism, English, Communication, Engineering, Public Administration, Social Work, or another practice profession with recent experience in teaching sign language and/or interpreting.

Must have one (1) of the following:

American Sign Language Teacher's Association Certification
American Sign Language Communication Proficiency Interview 4 or above
Interpreter Certification: RID CI, CT; NAD, NAD-RID-NIC, CDI EIPA, ED, K-12, BEI

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years' experience in college-level curriculum development for Sign Language interpreting or related courses.
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Traditional and 2 High Deductible plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
- Free preventive services on every plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

MESSA medical is offered to the Faculty and Public Safety employees Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Maintenance, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverageDental

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

There are 4 PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) medical plans within the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) that employees can choose from
Medical plans include prescription coverage, free in-network preventive services, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with high deductible medical plans

Dental

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees

Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu
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Do you have a Master's Degree or higher in or equivalent in American Sign Language Interpreting, Sign Language Interpreting, Sign Language Studies, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies/Sign Language Training, Interpreter Pedagogy, Linguistics, Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Education, Liberal Arts, Journalism, English, Communication, Engineering, Public Administration, Social Work, or another practice profession with recent experience in teaching sign language and/or interpreting AND one of the following: American Sign Language Teacher's Association Certification, American Sign Language Communication Proficiency Interview 4 or above, or Interpreter Certification: RID CI, CT; NAD, NAD-RID-NIC, CDI EIPA, ED, K-12, BEI?

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