Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language

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Position Title Adjunct Faculty, American Sign Language Position Number 999927 Position Category School/Division Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties Department Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Department of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics at Hofstra University. The Department of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics welcomes applications in American Sign Language.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities of the position outlined in bullet format (if possible).

The position will involve

* Planning

* Teaching

* Evaluating students

in American Sign Language courses from beginner through intermediate levels

Qualifications

* MA in teaching ASL or equivalent Deaf-related field

* Demonstrated fluency in expressive and receptive ASL

* Experience in teaching ASL  using the materials of the Hofstra ASL curriculum, Signing Naturally;
Smith, Lentz, Mikos, 2008 edition

* Proof of ongoing professional development

* Knowledge of Deaf history and culture and experience in the Deaf community

Preferred Quals Summary

* 6 semesters within the past 5 years teaching college level, credit-bearing ASL courses is preferred

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum vitae

* Evidence of effectiveness as an educator

* Address and phone number of three professional references

The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track No Date Posted 12/11/2025 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $1,458-$1,585 per credit hour

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.