University of Rochester

Position opening: Sign Language Technical Associate

Purpose: To provide resources for translation and interpreting services for American Sign Language Program, including responsibility for evaluation, oversight and hiring of freelance interpreters for highly technical academic work; interpret for meetings between Deaf faculty and other faculty, the Dean, and the University President as well as interpreting for events & other meetings; teach 2-3 courses in the School of Arts & Sciences on translation & interpretation; collaborate with ASL instructors on the preparation of grant proposals as needed.
Requires native proficiency in ASL and nationally ranked, highest level of skill & accomplishments in ASL interpretation and translation; use of appropriate, field-specific written and oral English in academic settings; management abilities. Go to: Sign Language Technical Associate and type the job number 195902.