Lecturer American Sign Language Interpretation COMD-CoHP

Position: Lecturer I American Sign Language Interpretation COMD-CoHP 2025-2026 3 yr
The Lecturer position would help accommodate student demand. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, student success, and advancing the university, college, and program mission. Faculty will also be committed to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values, and core priorities. This is an on-campus position so availability to attend in person classes at the Edinburg campus of UTRGV is required.

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Department/College Background

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) offers both a major in American Sign Language (ASL) and Interpretation and a minor in ASL Studies. Enrollment figures indicate ASL courses are in great demand. Often, ASL courses not only meet capacity but have students waitlisted.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum

Education Required:

Master's degree or higher in the area of ASL, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, Linguistics, or Interpretation.

Minimum Experience

Required:

Three (3) years of experience teaching.

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications

Evidence of Proficiency in American Sign Language (e.g., minimum ASL Proficiency Interview score of 3.0 and/or national or state ASL interpreter certification).

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience in teaching in higher education is preferred, and evidence of service (local, state, and/or national). Experience in curriculum design. Skilled at integrating technology into teaching. Skilled at teaching both in person and virtually.

Experience with working as a collaborative team. Experience developing or revising curriculum: ASL, and interpreting.

Experience with visual pedagogy and designing inclusive, accessible learning environments for diverse learners. Familiarity with online or hybrid ASL instruction using platforms such as Zoom, Brightspace, etc. Experience collaborating with Deaf and hearing colleagues in bilingual or bicultural academic environments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in multicultural and multilingual teams.

License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 01/01/2026