Adjunct Instructor, Translation and Interpreting

Employer

Durham Technical Community College

Job Location

1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Salary Grade

$35.85 - $38.30 Hourly

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 06/30/2027

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Scheduled meeting times, course preparation, grading responsibilities, and student consultations are included as part of contracted duties. Specific work hours will be determined based on class schedules and in coordination with the supervisor. Please note that hours are contingent upon student enrollment and instructional needs and therefore are not guaranteed

Employment Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in Spanish, Translation, Interpreting, or a closely related field; Interpreter and/or translator certification is preferred.

Work Experience:

Preferred experience teaching translation and/or community interpreting, preferably at a university or community college, and/or experience working as a translator and/or interpreter

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in Spanish, Translation, Interpreting, or a closely related field; Interpreter and/or translator certification is preferred.

Work Experience:

Preferred experience teaching translation and/or community interpreting, preferably at a university or community college, and/or experience working as a translator and/or interpreter

Position Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor in the Translation/Interpretation Programs.The Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with his or her Program Director on matters related to and for the benefit of the Center for the Global Learner and its students.

***This posting is part of a pool recruitment process, which means we are collecting applications for potential openings that may arise during the academic year. Please note: This position may not be for an immediate need. Instead, your application will be kept on file and reviewed as opportunities become available. Pool positions are used to identify qualified candidates in advance, allowing us to fill roles more efficiently when vacancies occur.

Examples of Duties

  1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including seated, online, hybrid, academic success, and/or interdisciplinary capstone courses as needed at any of Durham Tech’s instructional sites.
  2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course.
  3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations.
  4. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
  5. Stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
  6. Assist in the revision and development of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation and in the identification, development, preview, and acquisition of educational resources and supplies required to meet program objectives and improve instruction.
  7. Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the program director, chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college.
  8. Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment.
  9. Complete, maintain and/or participate in professional development activities.

Contact Info

humanresources@durhamtech.edu