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Part-Time Community Interpretation Instructor (Online)
Position overview
Position title: UNEX-InstructorApplication Window
Open date: June 14, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Part-Time Community Interpreter Instructor
University of California, Riverside – Extension
ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
University Extension is in search of practitioners to deliver university developed curriculum. the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering over 80 programs and certificates to domestic and international students. This is a continuous recruitment for part-time instructors to teach courses in Extension’s Professional Certificate in Interpretation and Translation: English/Spanish program, to adult learners. The Professional Certificate in Interpretation and Translation: English/Spanish resides in the Professional Programs Department. This program prepares individuals to enter into the professional field of interpreting and formal translation.
LOCATION: Online
Courses are 4-7 weeks in length, average 3-6 teaching hours per week. Courses in this program are offered as synchronous online courses. Typically scheduled in the early evenings, usually starting after 6:00 p.m PST., Monday through Friday. All courses are currently being offered in a distance learning format (online).
Courses include:
• The US Court System: An Overview for Legal Interpreters
• Introduction to Legal Interpretation
• Professional Interpreting: Protocol and Ethics
• Community Interpretation
• Community Interpretation and Translation in Education
RESPONSIBLITIES
• Provide instruction in accordance with the established instructional agreement, curriculum outlines and class schedules provided by University Extension.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies of the course.
• Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts in order to ensure that course information is current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR’s established deadlines.
• Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system and submit timely and accurate documentation as outlined in the instructional agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01936. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies occur. Interview process includes a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please
visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/. Programmatic information can be found
https://extension.ucr.edu/certificates/interpretationandtranslationenglishspanish
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
• Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and the instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.
• This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.
Qualifications
• Five years of related work experience in community interpretation.
• Five years of experience as a community interpret or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must possess technical aptitude to provide instruction in an online format (Canvas and Zoom).
• A commitment to diversity.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc/Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
The references of candidates in consideration for the position will be checked after the interview phase.
Help contact: anap@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.