"Lecturer in American Sign Language"

Position Overview

The Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures (CLLC) seeks to appoint one (1) full-time Lecturer position (non-tenure track) in the American Sign Language (ASL) Program starting in spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a three-year position with the possibility of renewal. The American Sign Language Program is a successful, rapidly growing program comprised of an elementary language sequence with strong undergraduate enrollments, an ASL Studies Minor, and a forthcoming Major. The Center for American Sign Language and Deaf Equity, launched in Fall 2024, hosts online courses to satisfy an ASL Elementary Language Teaching Certificate. The elementary language sequence includes three (3), four-credit hour courses that satisfy the general education requirement for the World Language category. The ASL Program uses a full-immersion teaching approach with supportive materials and activities created around an internally developed curriculum. The ASL Program is administered under the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Ohio State University is located in the heart of Columbus, which is a thriving city with a large and active Deaf community.

Performance Objectives

The position will involve teaching eight (8) classes in the ASL GE language program, undergraduate programs, and/or certificate program through the Center over two (2) semesters during the academic calendar (Autumn & Spring) and participation in staff meetings and discussions.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Masters degree or higher, particularly in Teaching ASL as a Foreign/Second Language, Education, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or a related field. Those without a Masters degree are still encouraged to apply, but will require additional approval from the Office of Academic Affairs to be considered. Native or near-native fluency in ASL; linguistic knowledge and use of American Sign Language as related to the teaching of ASL; knowledge of Deaf culture and history; broad experience within the Deaf community; sensitivity to issues facing the Deaf community; and the demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively as a member of a team. Strongly preferred: knowledge of ASL pedagogy; demonstrated excellence in teaching (preferably at the college level). The successful candidate is expected to teach classes in person at the Columbus Campus.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vita (CV) 3. Please include three references and contact information

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college give students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here. In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC. Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.