Lecturer - American Sign Language; ASL

Position: Lecturer - American Sign Language (ASL)
Posting Details
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00808PPosition Title Lecturer - American Sign Language (ASL)
Department Modern Languages Location Arlington Job  Family Faculty Position  Status Full-time

RankOpen- APTWork Hours Standard Open  to External and InternalFLSAExempt Duration Funding  expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly Benefits  Eligible Yes Job  Summary The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position in American Sign Language (ASL) at the rank of Lecturer.

This is a teaching-focused position that combines undergraduate instruction and coordination of the American Sign Language program. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of ASL at UTA, including the department’s Minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, and will work collaboratively with faculty and departmental leadership to strengthen curriculum, student engagement, and opportunities for program growth.

The preferred candidate will bring expertise in ASL instruction, knowledge of Deaf culture and communities, and demonstrated excellence in  accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is considered on an exception-only basis and is not routinely available.

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CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will:

Teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language at multiple levels and, as appropriate, courses related to Deaf culture, ASL linguistics, interpreting, or other areas of expertise

Maintain a teaching assignment equivalent to approximately 9–10 courses per academic year, depending on program coordination and other assigned responsibilities

Coordinate the American Sign Language program

Coordinate curriculum and course scheduling in consultation with the Department Chair and departmental staff

Support consistency in curriculum, learning outcomes, assessment, and instructional practices across ASL course sections

Mentor and support part-time and adjunct ASL instructors and facilitate communication and collaboration within the ASL program

Support student recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives related to the ASL program

Contribute to departmental, college, and university service appropriate to an Academic Professional Track faculty appointment

Candidates with an interest in developing opportunities for students interested in ASL interpreting and related professional…