Adjunct Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL)

Job overview

The Adjunct Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL) role is onsite in Denton, TX. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, discipline, and university guidelines; no numeric amount is specified. The instructor supports the University of North Texas School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and its growing ASL program. The instructor teaches undergraduate ASL courses and fosters language learning through ASL instruction, assessment, and Deaf culture content. The role contributes to the program’s course offerings and student development, including its planned ASL Interpreting Studies minor.

What you'll do

• Teach one or more sections of undergraduate ASL courses
• deliver instruction primarily in ASL
• assess receptive and expressive skills
• incorporate Deaf culture, community norms, and current events
• hold office hours and respond to students
• maintain attendance and grade records
• participate in occasional program meetings and curriculum discussions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct instructor

american sign language

asl

language instruction

deaf culture

undergraduate courses

denton tx

university of north texas

part-time

asl interpreting studies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement eligibility depends on semesterly assignment
• benefits information is available through the university.

Why this role

Part-time adjunct faculty position; the listing particularly welcomes candidates who are Deaf or hard of hearing and have native or near-native ASL fluency and lived cultural expertise.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.