Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title: OPS Introduction to Sign Language Instructor, Continuing Education Noncredit Instructor

Department: Conferences & Continuing Educ
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $35-$45
Pay Basis: Hourly

Noncredit courses are short-term classes offered through the Division of Continuing Education. They are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or develop personal interests. Instructors are part time and contracted per course to teach noncredit students on various personal enrichment or technical education classes.

Instructors are responsible for developing curriculum, delivering learning content, maintaining accurate attendance records, using teaching and learning strategies to optimize student performance and engagement, and complying with department and University policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in American Sign Language (ASL) or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in American Sign Language (ASL) or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent communication skills including fluency in ASL as well as verbal and written fluency in English. The ideal candidate will be flexible and creative with experience teaching in both face-to-face and online learning environments. Experience in professional groups related to language ability is a plus, as is experience with language-related curriculum development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Never
• Use of hands to handle objects: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Occasionally

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Dependent on course
FTE: 0.05
Preferred Response Date: 05/01/2026