Position, Department: American Sign Language/English Interpreter, Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 15-20 hours per week
Pay Range: $30.32-$39.62 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.
Benefits Category: Partial benefits
Position Summary: The ASL/Deaf Studies Department at Johnson County Community College is seeking to hire an American Sign Language/English Interpreter to interpret for Deaf faculty, as well as JCCC faculty, staff, and students who interact with the departmental instructors. Interpretation services would be provided for class lectures, labs, meetings, and general interactions, while translation services may be required for texts, classroom materials, notes, etc. The interpreter must be flexible with scheduling, as both day and evening hours may be required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Interpreter Training or related field
- NIC certified, or RID CI/CT certified, or BEI (Advanced or Master) certified
- Must adhere to the Interpreter Code of Ethics and the Professional Code of Conduct
- 5 or more years of experience interpreting in a variety of settings including: classroom, meetings or one-on-one settings.
- Experience interpreting for and/or extensive knowledge of ASL Linguistics, Deaf culture and ASL Literature
- Exceptional skills providing ASL to English (voicing) interpretation and English to ASL interpretation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong ethical decision-making skills and ability to articulate reasoning behind decisions
- Commitment to working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of interpreting experience at the post-secondary level
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide ASL and English interpretation services in a variety of settings, including classes and meetings.
- Provide course or meeting material translation as needed.
- Prepare for classes and meetings by reviewing notes, topics, and documents prior to the session for interpretation to ensure smooth translation.
- Serve as a liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) population and students or faculty.
- Travel to and from class or meeting venues to provide interpretation.
- Maintain and promote sensitivity and respect for cultural and linguistic differences observed in the D/HH community.
- Remain current in the interpretation field through participation in workshops, professional meetings, and continuing education.
*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
