Assistant Professor of Deaf Studies

Position Details

Posting Number: F00385P

Title: Assistant Professor of Deaf Studies

Location: Atlanta

College: College of Education & Human Development

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Start Date: August 1, 2026

The Department of Learning Sciences invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor to support the Deaf Studies program beginning August 1, 2026. This tenure‑track faculty position is designed for experienced professionals with expertise at the intersection of Deaf Studies, Sign Language Interpreting, and Deaf Education. We seek a strong applicant with a background in interpreting and/or teaching in an ITP/SLIP program. Experience in other related fields such as Deaf Education or Deaf Studies is a plus.

The successful candidate will help shape and lead the Sign Language Interpreting Program through innovative undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, partnership‑building, and program leadership.

Assistant Professors are expected to teach undergraduate courses, advise students, contribute to program coordination, build relationships with community partners to create experiential learning opportunities for students, and conduct and disseminate research in the field.

A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Deaf Studies, Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Education, or a related area.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching or leading educational programs at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience with working with Deaf communities as a sign language interpreter, educator, or other related professional.
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the interpreting field and/or Deaf Education.
• Experience overseeing students completing a program that leads to field licensure/certification.
• Experience with designing, implementing, and disseminating research.

• Expertise in allyship with Deaf communities to promote equity and access.
• Ability to collaborate across sectors and disciplines.
• Effective teaching and mentoring skills with diverse cohorts of undergraduate students.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Capacity to design novel research that pushes forward Deaf Studies fields.

Assistant Professors teaching within the Sign Language Interpreting Program are required to hold NIC or BEI certification. While not required, teaching certifications would be considered a valuable asset.

A criminal background check is required.

The position may require non‑standard hours, including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations.

TBD

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.