Adjunct Instructor - American Sign Language

Location:Utica, NY

Job Type:Part-Time/Adjunct

Work Arrangement:This position requires on-campus instruction and presence in Utica, NY as needed.

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues. We seek candidates with: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

MVCC's School of Humanities invites applications for part-timeAdjunct Instructors to teach courses in American Sign Language.

Adjunct faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. We are seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach for in-person classes at the Utica campus between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications and availability of the individual and School needs

Overview of Job Duties:

Facilitate classroom instruction; Teach assigned class in accordance with the learning objectives; Develop and maintain syllabus materials; Evaluate student performance; Maintain grades, enter midterm and final grades; Respond promptly to student inquiries; Maintain attendance records according to MVCC standards; Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process; Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using discretion, patience, and courtesy.

Qualifications:

To view the minimum qualifications required to teach specific program courses within the School of Humanities, please visit:

MVCC Adjunct Faculty Minimum Qualifications (https://www.mvcc.edu/adjunct-faculty/minimum-qualifications.php)

Successful candidates must reside in New York State and have the ability to work on campus as required.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we'd still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit:https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: Current adjunct rate

For full consideration, apply by: 11/16/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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