American Sign Language Visiting Professor (non-tenure track)

American Sign Language Visiting Professor (non-tenure track)

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Sign Language

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete the online application and attach required documents which includes:

• Resume/curriculum vitae
• List of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including telephone and email addresses
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Cover letter which includes a brief self-introduction video in ASL (via a YouTube link)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Documentation (official report) of your measured ASL proficiency evidenced by any of the following (upload under the document titled, "other"):
  • SLPI: Score of Advanced or above
  • ASLPI: Score of 3+ or above
  • ASLTA: Qualified/Certified level or above
  • NIC/CDI or other equivalent ASL or Interpreting score report

Applicants without or below the SLPI or ASLPI scores or other certifications indicated above may apply although they must complete an in-house evaluation as part of the application process to demonstrate proficiency in ASL before being hired.

Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20163124F

Job Description

The Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences in the College of Health Sciences and Professions invites applicants for a visiting faculty position to teach American Sign Language (ASL) and other related courses on the Athens campus. The Department offers a full array of ASL courses and serves over 1000 students per year. This is a 9-month full-time visiting faculty position beginning August 16, 2026. This is a one-year term with the option to renew for up to three years depending on performance and funding. The teaching workload will be a minimum of 24 credit hours per year.

Other responsibilities may include recruitment and recommendation of part-time faculty, student recruitment, academic advising, curriculum development, and program review and evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies, ASL education, ASL studies, cultural anthropology or related field by the start date.
• Teaching experience related to ASL.
• Significant intensive language study and immersion in ASL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in American Sign Language or related field.
• ASLTA Certification, NIC Certification, or SLPI (see special instructions to applicant for additional details)
• 5 years intensive language study and immersion in ASL
• Expertise in any of the following areas: ASL, Deaf Culture and Community, Deaf Education, ASL Linguistics, ASL Literature, Disability Studies and/or Second language Acquisition.

Department
Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

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Job Open Date
04/14/2026

Posting Close Date

Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 15, 2026.

Job Category: Visiting Professor

Months
9 month

Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions

Work Schedule

M-F, 8-5 (flexible)

Campus: Athens