Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Applications for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Southwestern College is seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach American Sign Language (ASL) in person. Ideal candidates are available to teach beginning and intermediate levels of ASL in person and are experienced in teaching a variety of modalities (in person/web-enhanced, hybrid and/or online). This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and extension site assignments.

Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro), local high schools, extension sites and/or local correctional facilities.

Provides instruction in ASL with a focus on language structure, including grammar, syntax, and non-manual signals. The role involves teaching sign recognition (receptive skills) and sign production (expressive skills) to help students achieve proficiency in ASL. Additionally, the position includes introducing students to key aspects of Deaf culture, such as history, social norms, and the cultural significance of ASL within the Deaf community, emphasizing both language fluency and cultural competence.

Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in American Sign Language.

OR

An associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience in American Sign Language.

Note: Professional Experience is required when the applicant possess a Masters Degree. The Professional Experience required must be directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment. The above stated number of years is for Full-Time experience or the equivalent in Part-Time Experience.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

• Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively and collegially with others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse student body.

Knowledge and experience in some of the following:

• Experience teaching ASL at the college level.
• Familiarity within-person, hybrid, and online teaching modalities.
• Communicative methodologies
• Teaching and assessing Interpretive Communication, Presentational Communication and Interpersonal Communication (as per ACTFL)
• Promotion of student success
• Culturally responsive teaching
• Creating a student-centered, equitable and inclusive learning environment
• Using technology to enrich learning
• Collaborating in adopting/developing Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or gearing courses toward Zero Textbook Cost/Low Cost Textbook
• Teaching Deaf culture, history, and linguistic varieties of different sign languages
• Teaching Lengua de señas Mexicana (Mexican Sign Language) courses at beginning intermediate, and advanced levels
• Current involvement with the Deaf community, such as participation in Deaf events or related activities at the college level and the community level

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact department chair, Surian Figueroa sfigueroa2@swccd.edu, or Program Leads, Shannon Engelhart sengelhart@swccd.edu and Erin Oleson Dickson eoleson@swccd.edu or the School of Languages and Literature at (619) 482-6461.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


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SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.


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