Temporary ASL/English Interpreter

Temporary ASL/English Interpreter

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Temporary ASL/English Interpreter

Requisition Number:

72933

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Temporary Staff

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

05-Jul-2026

Date Posted:

22-Jun-2026

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Linguistics at CU Boulder invites applications for The Temporary ASL/English Interpreter position! This role provides ASL-English interpretation for faculty and staff across the range of academic and program-related settings, including meetings, office hours, and events, while coordinating closely with the ADA Compliance Office to support scheduling and logistics. In addition, this position offers administrative support by serving as a liaison between the ASL program and the Department of Linguistics, Division of Social Sciences, and College of Arts and Sciences. Contributes to broader efforts to integrate ASL within the Linguistics program.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Who We Are

The Department of Linguistics is a major center of interdisciplinary research in cognitive-functional linguistics, computational linguistics, language documentation, psycholinguistics and experimental linguistics, and sociocultural linguistics. It offers a range of research programs targeting properties of spoken language.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Interpretation

• Providing ASL/English interpretation for ASL faculty (e.g., office hours, meetings, activities, and program-related events)
• Assists with interpreter scheduling and logistics with the ADA Compliance Office
• Remain available for interpretation assignments as determined by departmental needs.

Administrative support

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of systems and roles within the College of Arts and Sciences to anticipate and address gaps in communication as related to the ASL program.
• Respond to community inquiries about the ASL program and its offerings.
• Other duties to assist in the integration of ASL into LING

What You Should Know

What You Should Know

This is a part-time, temporary role working 20 hours a week during standard business hours; Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. We anticipate this assignment lasting the entire academic year starting mid August through the end of Spring 2027.

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this part-time position is $30-$45.

Benefits

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC), BEI Advanced/Master, RID-recognized certification, or equivalent nationally recognized certification
• Minimum 3 years of professional ASL/English interpreting experience
• Previous experience interpreting in professional, academic, or higher education settings
• Knowledge of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and ethical interpreting standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

What You Will Need

What You Will Need

Knowledge

• Advanced ASL/English interpreting skills in academic, professional, and community settings
• Solid understanding of Deaf culture, Deaf community norms, and linguistic/cultural mediation practices
• Ability to apply the RID Code of Professional Conduct and maintain confidentiality
• Strong decision-making skills regarding interpreter ethics, boundaries, and role clarity knowledge
• Knowledge of higher education environments and classroom/meeting discourse
• Knowledge of accessibility laws and standard processes (ADA, Section 504, effective communication standards)
• Knowledge of Deaf-centered communication approaches and culturally responsive access practices
• Understanding of interpreter teaming, preparation, scheduling, and coordination practices

Skills

• Excellent expressive and receptive ASL and English communication skills
• Ability to interpret accurately in live, fast-paced academic and professional discussions
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with faculty, students, staff, and community partners
• Ability to balance multiple requests, schedules, and changing priorities
• Strong organizational and documentation skills related to interpreting coordination

Abilities

• Ability to work independently and use professional judgment
• Ability to maintain neutrality while supporting communication access
• Ability to adapt interpreting strategies to varied communication needs and settings
• Ability to support recurring ASL program meetings, events, faculty collaboration, and student-related activities
• Ability to maintain the physical and cognitive stamina required for interpreting work

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master's degree in ASL/English Interpretation, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
• Experience working directly with Deaf faculty and Deaf-led programs
• Experience coordinating, interpreting logistics, and collaborating with ADA/accessibility offices
• Experience with classroom interpreting, faculty meetings, committee meetings, trainings, and academic events
• Familiarity with Deaf Studies, ASL education, or ASL program environments
• Experience with remote/virtual interpreting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Knowledge of interpreter scheduling systems and access coordination processes

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• (optional) A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 5, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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