Lecturer of American Sign Language

202400167F

Lecturer

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dept of World Languages and Cultures

02/10/2025

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41472

Dr. Maria Barker

Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Box 2147
Huntsville, TX 77341

936-294-1979

worldlanguages@shsu.edu

The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WOLC) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks applications for a dynamic Lecturer of American Sign Language and/or Deaf Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with program stakeholders in the ongoing development of SHSU’s rapidly growing ASL/Deaf Studies program.

The required teaching load is eight (8) courses annually and consists of teaching in-person at the SHSU main campus in Huntsville, Texas, as well as online and hybrid modalities in accordance with student needs. Course assignments will include ASL instruction from beginning to intermediate levels. Depending on educational qualifications and teaching experience, teaching may also include other subjects related to ASL and Deaf Studies. Additional duties may include committee assignments, recruitment activities, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Must have an M.A. in ASL, Deaf Studies, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in American Sign Language and/or Deaf Studies. Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of competence in both productive and receptive ASL skills.

Documented history of teaching excellence in ASL and/or Deaf Studies courses.
Knowledge of best practices in ASL pedagogy.
Online/hybrid teaching experience and/or willingness to teach online/hybrid courses.
Native or near-native proficiency in ASL (ASLPI level 4+ preferred).
Excellent bilingual communication skills.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with a team.
Willingness to participate in and contribute to goals of the ASL and Deaf Studies program.

Knowledge of and extensive personal/professional experiences within the Deaf community. Experience teaching first-generation and non-traditional student populations. Experience with curriculum and/or program development. Experience with community engagement and recruitment

A great name in Texas education, Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas—70 miles north of downtown Houston. SHSU offers over 80 bachelor’s degree programs, more than 50 master’s degree programs, and six doctoral programs, including nationally recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics, and Criminal Justice. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral Research University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, and it was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs. In addition, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified SHSU as a “Community Engaged” university. This honor has been awarded to 311 public institutions nationwide, and it acknowledges SHSU’s significant commitment to serving the community.

A complete application includes the following documents:1. Cover Letter2. Curriculum Vitae3. Transcripts—unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts will be requested at a later stage4. Teaching Portfolio—must include Statement of Teaching Philosophy, student evaluations, and peer/supervisor observations5. three (3) recent professional letters of recommendation.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

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