Adjunct, Deaf Studies and Deaf Education

Job Summary

The Department offers coursework at the undergraduate level in American Sign Language (BA‑ASL with three tracks: K‑12 Instruction, Educational Interpreting, and Advocacy). At the graduate level, the department offers a master’s degree in Deaf Studies and a master’s degree in Deaf Education (with teacher certification). Additionally, the department has a long‑standing doctorate in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. Adjunct faculty report to the Program Director for their area or the Department Chair in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education.

The Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education seeks candidates qualified to teach courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels of instruction in the department curriculum. This is a part‑time, pooled position filled on an as‑needed basis.

• Teach courses at assigned times using current pedagogical methods, keeping accurate records of students’ grades.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with students, department chair, and other university personnel as appropriate.

• Applicants should hold a graduate degree in the relevant teaching discipline or a closely related field.
• Additional qualifications may be required depending on accreditation standards or departmental needs.
• The University seeks a person with knowledge, skills, and proficiencies in providing training to students in careers related to Deaf Education, ASL/English Interpretation, or Deaf Studies.
• The successful candidate will have:
  An earned graduate degree in Deaf Education, American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, or a closely related field. Individuals with a BA/BS +18 hours will be considered.
• Knowledge of the Deaf community and extensive personal and professional experience within it, along with fluency in American Sign Language.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.

• Native or near‑native ASL fluency.
• Minimum three years of K‑12 or university teaching experience.
• Ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and its practices.
• Knowledge regarding curriculum and instruction for K‑12 deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children, ASL/English interpretation strategies, or post‑secondary ASL instruction.

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated work experience in collaborating with colleagues who exhibit positive collegiality.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a vision to work within the department.
• Effective communication in the classroom, online, and meeting settings.
• Respectful engagement with students, colleagues, and community partners in a professional manner.
• Effective utilization of technology for teaching, scholarship, and administrative tasks.

• The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational.

• Indoors. Classroom, and/or online instructional settings.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security‑sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.