POOL - Instructor in Deaf Studies, American Sign Language(ASL)and Deaf

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Edwards Campus and American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Department invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for a part-time Instructor position.

The Instructor position will teach for the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA/BGS program at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park. The courses for this program will be taught exclusively at the Edwards Campus or Online, and may run on a standard or non-standard course schedule.

Instructor is a temporary instructional faculty position not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Instructors are placed in single term/semester appointments, with renewal based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

This position is subject to acollective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right-to-work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:
California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

The successful candidate must have the appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

• Teach and/or develop a specified number of undergraduate/graduate courses per semester for the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program.
• Common examples of courses for which Instructors would be needed: ASLD 311 Introduction to Deaf Studies, ASLD 312 Intersectionality and Deaf Communities, ASLD 313 Social Justice and Allyship with Deaf Communities, ASLD 414 Historical Foundations of Deaf Education
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the Instructor must make arrangements for a substitute.
• Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
• Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught. A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required.
• Be available for reasonable scheduling of appointments if a student cannot meet during scheduled office hours.
• Adhere to all Departmental, College and University policies.
• Instructors may work with Program Director to determine format and schedule for course(s).

• A master’s degree from a nationally accredited university in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies or closely related field, is required by the start date of the appointment.
• At least two years’ experience teaching Deaf Studies courses in higher education.

• Experience using Canvas LMS

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Stacey McIntosh-Lily

ASLD Program Director

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$6,500 per 3 credit hour course per semester

Monday August 3, 2026

Tuesday August 18, 2026