Instructor of ASL

FA26-048: Instructor of ASL

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: College of Arts and Sciences: Foreign Language and Literature
Location
Edwardsville, IL
Open Date
May 11, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$45,000-$50,000 a year
Deadline
Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Instructor is a full-time, academic year position in the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will teach ASL courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Responsibilities will include teaching the required ASL and Deaf Culture courses and service to the program and the department, including but not limited to conducting a weekly ASL tutoring session, coordinating the ASL offerings, and recruiting for the ASL program.

Terms of Appointment
Fall 2026

Source of Funds
Local
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields: ASL/Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, Sign Language Education, Interpreter education or an equivalent field by appointment date.
Applicants must have a demonstrably strong connection and a history of engagement with the Deaf community
Applicants must exhibit cultural competence in the language of instruction (ASL)
Clearly demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and engaged service to the program
Collegiality and willingness to collaborate with colleagues in a department with a diverse linguistic and cultural background
Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching ASL at the college level
ASLTA certification
Licenses or certifications in ASL or service to the Deaf community
Readiness to cooperate on shared responsibilities in a department with a commitment to collaboration
Application Instructions
Submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and references.

Application Deadline

Closing date for applications is June 15, 2026.