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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Villanova University
Pennsylvania, USA
Part Time, Temporary
Mid Level
Onsite
USD 30-33 hourly
Discovered 1 months ago

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Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time ASL /English interpretation for: Academic courses, labs, lectures, discussions, and other academic activities Meetings with faculty, staff, and peers Campus events, activities, and programs on as needed basis
  • Academic courses, labs, lectures, discussions, and other academic activities
  • Meetings with faculty, staff, and peers
  • Campus events, activities, and programs on as needed basis
  • Deliver accurate, complete, and culturally appropriate interpretation in real time in both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes that ensure effective communication and equal access
  • Rapidly process visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information to ensure student understanding
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and impartiality
  • Adjust interpreting approach based on course content, pace, and modality
  • Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf ( RID )
  • Remain current on developments, trends and techniques in the interpreting field
  • Collaborate with the Full-Time Interpreter to: Provide team interpreting for longer or complex class sessions Rotate coverage during back-to-back classes Support high-demand days or overlapping schedules
  • Provide team interpreting for longer or complex class sessions
  • Rotate coverage during back-to-back classes
  • Support high-demand days or overlapping schedules
  • Provide coverage for schedule gaps, conflicts, or additional needs
  • Review syllabi, course materials, and technical vocabulary in advance of assignments.
  • Prepare for complex, highly-specialized, or discipline-specific vocabulary and instructional formats
  • Support effective communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and faculty
  • Work within a pre-established weekly schedule of coverage blocks
  • Coordinate with the full-time ASL Interpreter on: Weekly assignments Adjustments to class schedules Coverage for events and meetings
  • Weekly assignments
  • Adjustments to class schedules
  • Coverage for events and meetings
  • Assist with maintaining continuity of services

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated interpreting experience in educational or comparable environments
  • Fluency in American Sign Language and in both oral and written English
  • RID certification ( NIC , CI/CT, or equivalent) or eligibility
  • Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
  • The individual must have a deep commitment to the flourishing of Villanova University, its students and mission, and an understanding of Villanova’s Augustinian and Catholic values.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in higher education interpreting
  • Experience with team interpreting
  • Ability to work a consistent, scheduled part-time weekly block

Physical Requirements And And Or Unusual Work Hours

  • Part-time schedule (20-25 hours/week)
  • Variable schedule based on academic calendar and student needs
  • Combination of classroom, campus, and occasional evening/event coverage
  • Work requires sustained cognitive and physical effort associated with interpreting
  • Collaborative, team-based interpreting model

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