CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Charlotte, North Carolina
Instructor, American Sign Language
Position # 1750
Overview of Department/Division
The CPCC Interpreter Education Program is founded on the belief that Deaf people constitute a linguistic and cultural ethnic group. American Sign Language is the natural and indigenous language of the Deaf community. Instructors encourage students to acquire and master ASL both through classroom instruction and diverse contact within the Deaf community. The Interpreter Preparation Program at CPCC uses the approach that interpreters are allies within the Deaf community and that interpreting is a complex cognitive process. We recognize that not all Deaf people use ASL. We encourage students to broaden their competence and expertise through on-going association with a variety of Deaf persons and a commitment to life-long learning.
The CPCC Interpreter Education Program provides a challenging and contemporary academic environment. It fosters self-awareness, self-discovery and active learning among students. The students acquire the knowledge and master the skills as well as develop the attitudes necessary to work as entry-level interpreters. All this is done in a manner that demonstrates our respect and appreciation for student, Deaf and non-deaf, consumer diversity.
The Interpreter Education Program is part of the Professional Careers Division located on Cato Campus.
Job Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in American Sign Language, Teaching ASL/Sign Language or ASL Linguistics or a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline; ASLTA certification required.
Candidates should have the ability to develop and offer courses through a variety of Learning Management System; must have knowledge of personal computer software applications including Word, Excel, Power Point and other Microsoft Office products.
Preferred Qualifications
None
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