Extra Help Lab Tutor

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma is required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Any degree from an institution of higher learning is preferred (Associate's or higher).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary function of this position is to provide language modeling, mentorship, and tutorial

services to the students of ASL I - IV courses.

• Work with students taking ASL language courses with lab assignments;
• Assist with sign language development;
• Provide a discussion-based interaction to evaluate ASL language usage;
• Meet with the faculty teaching language for any specific language assignments to address;
• Model proper ASL language usage;
• Monitoring ASL Language lab (sign-in/out of students).

Secondary functions of this position are to assist with simulated courses for Interpreting I and II

for students seeking a BA degree in Interpretation: ASL/English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Must be a person who is Deaf;
• Must be a person whose native language is ASL;
• Must be able to use and demonstrate the use of a Video Phone.

Preferred:

• Interpreting experience or exposure to mentor interpreting students in their interpretation processing;
• Simulation experience or exposure to assist with Interpretation courses with simulated interpreting scenarios;
• Must be knowledgeable of computers and manage Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.