Job Summary:

Responsiblefor instructing and guiding students in the development of skills and knowledgenecessary to become professional interpreters. Perform a combination oftheoretical instruction and practical training, ensuring that students arewell-prepared to handle real-world interpreting tasks across various settings.Develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help studentslearn the subject matter presented to them in order for that studentto become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
   
2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
   
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
   
4. Completes all mandatory training.
   
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
   
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this jobdescription are intended only as illustrations of the various types of workthat may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logicalassignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree: Aminimum of a bachelor's degree in Interpretation, Translation Studies,Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field.

Certifications:

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC): This certification is for hearing ASL-English interpreters. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, pass a knowledge exam and a performance exam, and adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI): This certification is for Deaf ASL-English interpreters. Candidates must complete 40 hours of interpreter training and, after a transitional period, hold at least a bachelor's degree. They must also pass both a knowledge exam and a performance exam.
• Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST): The Oklahoma Interpreter Certification and Resource Center (ICRC) is the primary body responsible for certifying sign language interpreters in Oklahoma. The ICRC utilizes the Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) system to assess the proficiency of individuals seeking certification. This program is managed by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Work Experience:

• Professional Interpreting: Extensive experience as a professional interpreter, ideally with a minimum of 5 years of active interpreting practice. Experience should include both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
• Specialized Fields: Experience in interpreting within various specialized fields such as medical, legal, conference, community, or business settings. This diversity of experience helps in providing students with a comprehensive understanding of different interpreting environments.
• Teaching Experience: Prior experience teaching interpretation at the college level or in professional training programs. This includes developing curriculum, delivering lectures, and supervising practical exercises.
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

  Skills, Knowledge,Abilities Required:

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and Internet.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

P referredQualifications:

• Master's Degree: Master’sDegree in discipline or related area or master’s degree with 18 hours indiscipline required (transfer classes) A master's degree is often preferred andsometimes required. Relevant fields include Interpretation, TranslationStudies, Linguistics, Education, or a related discipline.
  **Degrees will be considered with level ofcertification.**

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often busy and noisy environment.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
  
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
  
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described hereare representative of those required by an employee to perform the essentialfunctions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.