Instructor/Lecturer

Job Summary/Basic Function

American Sign Language: Instructor, Department of Human Services. The successful candidate will teach courses in the American Sign Language (ASL) and the Sign Language Interpreting (SLI) programs, advise students in both programs, and engage in a variety of service-related activities, such as working with two-year institutions in areas of student recruitment, conducting curriculum development, and participating in program advisory committee meetings as well as other department, college, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in related field with minimum three (3) years experience teaching post-secondary American Sign Language courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or related area prior to start;
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification and/or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification; five (5) years experience teaching post-secondary American Sign Language courses; and university experience in curriculum development and evaluation.

Essential Functions and percent of time

Teach (60%). Teach courses in the American Sign Language and Sign Language Interpreting programs.
Advise (15%). Advise students in the ASL and SLI programs.
Service (25%). Engage in curriculum development and revision activities, participate in department, college, and university committees as appropriate.

Working Conditions

Academic environment that may require virtual and in-person teaching as appropriate for each course and according to university policy. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University to make an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

First Consideration Date:

07/09/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/20947