Deaf Culture & ASL (50%)/ ASL English Interpreting (50%) Assistant Professor

Deaf Culture & ASL (50%)/ ASL English Interpreting (50%) Assistant Professor

Salary

$55,957.82 - $105,605.51 Annually

Location

(ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841

Job Type

Faculty - 10-Month (164)

Job Number

REQ01854

College

American River College

Department

ARC Humanities

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LRCFT

Faculty Track

Tenure Track

Beginning (on or about)

01/04/2027

Work Schedule

To Be Determined

Hours per Week

To Be Determined

Campus Website

https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values

Additional Salary Information

Initial salary within a given range varies, depending upon current classification and salary placement.

• Description
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Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• DEAF 310, 312, 314, 316, 318 - American Sign Language I, II, III, IV, V
• DEAF 352 - Introduction to American Deaf Education
• DEAF 380 - American Sign Language Literature
• INTRP 300 - Ethics and Professional Standards of Interpreting
• INTRP 301 - Discourse Analysis & Translation
• INTRP 303 - Orientation to the Interpreting Profession
• INTRP 310 - Introduction to Deaf/Blind Interpreting
• INTRP 325 - Transliteration
• INTRP 334 - Introduction to Medical Interpreting

In addition, typical duties for this assignment may include:

• Serving as department chair
• Release time for coordination of the Deaf Culture & ASL - English Interpreting Resource Center
• Serving on advisory committees
• Recruitment and outreach efforts

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

• ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND Two (2) years of professional experience OR An associate degree AND Six (6) years of professional experience OR the equivalent*. Note: Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.

• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
• Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
• Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see Supplemental Questions)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).

• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.

• Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.

• Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the institutions name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight or circle this information.
• Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
• Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education. Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.
• Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose.

Additional Instructions:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications that state "see other documents" such as "see resume" or "see transcripts," will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

To learn more about the benefits available to you click the link below.

Click Here for the FT Faculty Employees Benefits Guide.

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Fall 2026 Cluster Hiring Supplemental Questionnaire: American River College (ARC) is committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. ARC seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars who will serve as role models for our student body and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success and well-being of our students, especially those from historically underrepresented or under-served backgrounds. The Cluster Hiring process at American River College includes two (2) supplemental questions in addition to the equity question on the main application. Failure to complete this portion of the recruitment process will result in disqualification. Please respond to the supplemental questionnaire by copying the link below to a browser, download the supplemental questionnaire document, provide your responses, and upload the final document to your application in the attachments section. In the attachment section, after you have uploaded all required documents, click Add Supplemental Attachment, choose attachment type Supplemental Question, and upload your Supplemental Questionnaire document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qsCY3dgog2lIgScXlnNxSZTXFqJVisfk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106409573158109724286&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Yes, I have completed AND uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.
• No, I have not uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.

Required Question

Employer Los Rios Community College District (CA)

Address 1919 Spanos Ct

Sacramento, California, 95825

Phone (916) 568-3020

Website https://losrios.edu/