Part-Time Faculty - ASL​/English Interpreting; Linguistics), Academic Year 2026

The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Linguistics is seeking part-time instructors to teach ASL/English interpreting courses for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.

Applicants will be responsible for full delivery and grading of the course, including developing the course, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed.

Part‑time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience as determined by the Part‑Time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA). Eligible part‑time faculty may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System. The Center for Academic Innovation provides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities.

• RID‑recognized certification (CDI, RSC, CSC, CI/CT, NIC IV‑V) or equivalent (e.g., BEI‑Master). EIPA assessment if teaching education‑related courses. SC:
  
  L if teaching legal interpreting courses. QMHI or MSW if teaching Mental Health courses. CoreCHI, CHI, or CMI plus generalist certification if teaching medical courses.
• Evidence of mentoring experience and familiarity with the Integrated Model of Interpreting.

This position will remain open until filled.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME , by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.