American Sign Language Adjunct

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Adjunct faculty members must be responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Classes may be held on any of our four campuses (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, or Virginia Beach). This position is in the Arts and Humanities Pathway which is based in Norfolk.

ASL faculty members must be skilled in ASL and written communications and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in one of the following, or a Master’s Degree with 18 credit hours in the following:
  • American Sign Language
  • Deaf Studies/Education
  • ASL Linguistics

• American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification within 1-year of hiring and American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) score of 4.0 or above are required for applicants possessing a degree other than those listed above.

Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in the discipline. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.

Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
Special Requirements