Non-Represented, Community Education Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL)

gn Language (ASL) Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 16147 Location Bellingham, WA Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job About The College Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington. Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population. The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community.

The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu About Our Community Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C.

Canada. The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities.

Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org General Description of Work Whatcom Community College's Community & Continuing Education Department invites applications for a non-permanent, non-represented stipend instructor position to lead American Sign Language (ASL) courses for adult learners. Courses are scheduled for weekday evenings on a quarterly basis, with specific dates and times determined during the planning process.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead instructor for beginning to intermediate non-credit American Sign Language courses for adult learners. Review and adapt curriculum and instructional materials as needed to suit student needs, interests, and learning levels. Provide dynamic, engaging, and culturally relevant instruction focused on practical communication skills and conversational signing. Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment for adults with diverse backgrounds and language experience.

Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Support the College's mission in service to the community.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and strong understanding of ASL grammar, vocabulary, and conversational nuance. Prior experience teaching adults in a classroom or community education setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to create a welcoming, interactive, and student-centered learning experience. Teaching certificate or ASLTA certification a plus, but not required. The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise. The ability to take action to learn and grow.

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. OR Equivalent combination education and experience sufficient for the person to perform the duties of the position.

Salary

Salary: This is a Non-permanent, non-represented position. Community & Continuing Education personal enrichment instructors are paid on a stipend basis based on the class hours and enrollment. The stipend starts at a $35 an hour equivalent. For example, if the instructor teaches 90 minutes per week for a period of 4 weeks and has up to 12 students, the stipend would be $210 (6 hours x $35).

If the instructor teaches for 120 minutes per week for a period of 4 weeks and has 13-17 students, the stipend would be $320 (8 hours x $40, higher enrollment rate), and so on. We will work with selected candidates to determine the length of classes and appropriate enrollment. Start Date: Quarterly, beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. Application Due Date: For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received as soon as possible.

Position open until filled. How To Apply A completed application consists of: Cover letter detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position. Current resume. Values statement that responds to the following prompt: Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus.

This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals and in the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging. Mission, Vision & Promise Mission: Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society. Vision: Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education.

Promise: We transform lives through education. We accomplish this by supporting student growth, respecting student investment, embracing diversity, promoting excellence and creating opportunities. EEO Statement Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, ancestry, ethnicity, family status, immigration status, citizenship, socioeconomic status, genetic information or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: [email protected] , 237 W.

Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. For Title IX compliance: Title IX Coordinator, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: [email protected] , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. WCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access & Disability Services office by phone: 360.383.3139, email: [email protected] , or Washington Relay: 711 Apply for Job Explore Jobs Sign In New User