Assistant Professor of American Sign Language

3 weeks ago


Huntsville, Alabama, United States Sam Houston State University Full time

Position Title Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Deaf Studies
Requisition F
Rank Assistant Professor
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track
College College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department Dept of World Languages and Cultures

Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WOLC) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks applications for a dynamic Assistant Professor of American Sign Language and/or Deaf Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with program stakeholders in the ongoing development of SHSU's rapidly-growing ASL/Deaf Studies program.

The required teaching load is six (6) courses annually and consists of teaching in-person at the SHSU main campus in Huntsville, Texas, as well as online and hybrid modalities in accordance with student needs. Course assignments may include: ASL instruction from beginning to advanced levels, courses in Deaf Studies, ASL interpreter training, and ASL linguistics. Additional duties may include committee assignments, recruitment activities, curriculum development, and community engagement.
Educational Requirements for the Position
An earned EdD or PhD in ASL, Deaf Studies, or a related field by August 2024.
Experience Required for the Position
Documented history of teaching excellence in college-level ASL and/or Deaf Studies courses.

Knowledge of best practices in ASL pedagogy (online/hybrid teaching experience preferred).

Active research agenda in ASL, Deaf Studies, ASL pedagogy, ASL interpreter training, or related field(s).

Native or near-native proficiency in ASL (ASLPI level 4+ preferred).

Excellent bilingual communication skills.
Other Requirements for the Position
Knowledge of and extensive personal/professional experiences within the Deaf community.
Experience teaching first-generation and non-traditional student populations. Experience with curriculum and/or program development. Experience with community engagement and recruitment.
Special Instructions Summary
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University is committed to a workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the academic community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment where differences are valued.

A great name in Texas education, Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas—70 miles north of downtown Houston. SHSU offers over 80 bachelor's degree programs, more than 50 master's degree programs, and six doctoral programs, including nationally-recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics, and Criminal Justice. SHSU is classified as a "Doctoral Research University" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, and it was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs. In addition, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified SHSU as a "Community Engaged" university. This honor has been awarded to 311 public institutions nationwide, and it acknowledges SHSU's significant commitment to serving the community.

For ABD applicants: Confirmation from your dissertation director that the PhD/EdD will be conferred by August 21, 2024.

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