Faculty - ASL/English Interpretation Program

Ivany Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

School of Access, Education and Language

Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately April 1, 2024

Application deadline is 11:59PM, March 5, 2024

Competition No. 2324-107

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on twelve steps that range from $65,749.90 - $97,299.75. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $89,097.97.

Responsibilities

As a member of the School of Access, Education and Language faculty team, you will:

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction, support and evaluation in the American Sign Language/English Interpretation program to students in the areas of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, ethics, working as part of a team and history and best practices of the field.
• In partnership with the Academic Chair, contribute to curriculum development and collaborate with other program faculty.
• Help organize student work practicums locally and nationally.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with the Deaf and Interpreter communities in Atlantic Canada and across the country.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
• Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
• Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a recognized diploma or degree in ASL/English Interpretation.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience that includes demonstrated success in the ASL/English Interpretation field, or the recognized equivalencies.
• Knowledge of current developments and standards in the field of ASL and English interpretation.
• You have a strong understanding and connection with the Deaf community.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and have established interpreting-community contacts within Canada.
• You are an active member of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Canadian applicants must provide proof of current membership in the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI). Out-of-country applicants must be an CASLI or RID member.
• Certification from Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) or any other Interpreter certification will be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with the concepts of Portfolio Education.
• You possess excellent written, verbal and/or sign communication skills.
• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
• Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.
• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
• You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
• Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
• Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.