Instructor of American Sign Language

POSITION SUMMARY

Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
November 1, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
September 16, 2027

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group:
Faculty

Division/Department:
College of Arts & Humanities/Spanish & American Sign Language program

Compensation Range: $55,530 - $58,930 for 1.0 FTE or prorated for decreased FTE (Instructor YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement

Faculty Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code anticipated: 16.01, Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Appointment Basis: 9 month

Time Type:
Full-time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration:
Renewable

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Work Location Type:
On Campus

Worker Status:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

The College of Arts & Humanities at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a .545 to 1.0 FTE (depending on the needs of the program, instructor’s experience and courses able to teach), nine month, professional-track, Instructor. Teaching responsibilities include first and second year American Sign Language and other classes as needed, such as courses on Deaf Culture, Special Education and/or other proposed language/education classes.

Other responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, professional affiliations as appropriate, and other responsibilities as assigned.

We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

The start date is September 2027 and the position will be open until filled with priority deadline of November 1, 2026.

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and natural beauty. The university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, mountain lakes, the Rogue River and the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking and rafting.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact:
Human Resource Services via email at hrs or by phone at .

• Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor requires a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the discipline taught, or equivalent thereof and demonstrated teaching potential.
• Demonstrated fluent and accurate command of American Sign Language as well as knowledge of culture and language pedagogy.
• Candidates must have exceptional communication skills as well as a desire to advise and mentor students outside of the classroom.
• The candidate needs to demonstrate competency in teaching and incorporating subject matter content into undergraduate instructional curricula.
• One year teaching experience at the college level or similar required.

• Advanced academic preparation beyond an MA degree in ASL, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Language Education, Special Education, Translation and Interpreting Studies, or a related field
• Experience teaching ASL in an immersive classroom environment.
• Traditional and online teaching experience in a college or university setting in one or more areas listed above
• Five years teaching or industry experience at a professional level
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching and advising students, including students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, with a range of academic abilities
• Experience with or demonstrated potential to build reciprocal relationships with Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, educational partners, and other community organizations.
• Experience with or demonstrated potential to contribute to curriculum and program development.

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