Adjunct Hiring Pool ASL Language Lab

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

Position Summary:
TheASLLanguage Lab Assistant willprovideASL instructionalsupport toUNCstudents enrolled inASLI-VI campus-based and online coursework. TheASLLanguage Lab Assistant will facilitate individualand small group interactions to supplement and strengthen the language unitstaught in the courses.

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

Job Duties:
TheASLLanguage Lab Assistant must be anative/near-nativeASLuser who is a member of the DeafCommunity with the skills to accurately modelASLidentify the students language challenges and implementsuccessful language learning addition theASLLanguage Lab Assistant needs outstanding softskills to meet a variety of students where they are emotionally andacademically across three years ofASLcoursework atUNC.

TheASLLanguage Lab Assistant will workindependently and therefore will need to exercise critical thinking andjudgment in all their interactions. As a member of the Department theASLLanguage Lab Assistant will need to be familiarwith federal laws ()andUNCpolicies (e.g. technology users policy) as well as some of the external regulatory bodies thatinfluence theASLISphilosophy and course design(e.g. American Council on Teaching Foreign Language Commission on CollegiateInterpreter Education).

Finally theASLLanguage Lab Assistant will workwith technology in the lab and at a distance and need familiarity with thesemedia.

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

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teachingASL
Experience mentoring/tutoring students who are learningASL

Contact Information:
Barbara Garrett - ;
Sherry Schriver - ;

Benefits:

Benefitsavailable include health dental vision life and long-term disabilityinsurance as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirementplans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave andother leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees areeligible to receive tuition waiver benefits as well as dependents and spousesofUNCEmployeeswho are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduatedependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-statetuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be availablebased on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley Colorado. UNCs commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobilityUNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals educators and in life. Please visit UNCs Career Hubto learn more about UNCs strategic plan school programs and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the accordance with federal and state law UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination including harassment based on race color national originreligion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability geneticinformation and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice file a charge of discrimination or testify forassist in or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments employees and students to ensure UNCscompliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process please directyour inquiries to or

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.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety conduct processes and Title IX investigations.