Lecturer, CC (American Sign Language)

Job Description

Salary: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement

Location: Honolulu, HI

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Position Number: 0002LEC

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Language, Linguistics & Literature Department is seeking applications for the American Sign Language part-time lecturer position.

Hiring Unit: Language, Linguistics & Literature

Date Posted: March 11, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment (Apply as early as possible as it may close at any time)

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions: For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Summer 2026. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach courses in the assigned subject area;
2. Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
3. Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
4. Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
5. Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;
6. Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week).
7. Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Functionally native fluency in ASL (ASL proficiency interview level 4 or 5), training/education in ASL teaching methodology (e.g. American Sign Instructors Guidance Network, or Signing Naturally Teachers Training) and one of the following:

1. Master's in ASL, ASL studies, literature, or linguistics; OR
2. Master's in Linguistics; OR
3. Master's in Teaching ASL; OR
4. Master's in Deaf Studies; OR
5. Master's in Signed Communication; OR
6. Master's in Deaf Education; OR
7. Master's in Education; OR
8. Master's in ESL; OR
9. Master's in Related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction or Interpreting); OR
10. Bachelor's in ASL, ASL studies, literature or linguistics AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
11. Bachelor's in Linguistics AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
12. Bachelor's in Teaching ASL AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
13. Bachelor's in Deaf Studies AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
14. Bachelor's in Signed Communication AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
15. Bachelor's in Deaf Education AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
16. Bachelor's in Education AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
17. Bachelor's in ESL AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English; OR
18. Bachelor's in related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction, or Interpreting) AND 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Teaching experience related to the course(s) to be taught at the community college level.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
3. Work experience related to the course(s) to be taught.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
5. Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.
6. Experience mentoring undergraduate research projects in discipline.

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

1. A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
   • Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
   • Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
3. Optional letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.