Tenure Track Faculty in ASL and Deaf Studies

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Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Department of World Languages at Framingham State University is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the American Sign Language (ASL) Program, with concentrations in ASL/English Interpreting and in Deaf Studies.

The successful candidate will teach ASL and Deaf Studies courses to prepare undergraduate students for professional careers as interpreters or as personnel in Deaf services agencies, residential programs, and educational and human service settings requiring fluency in ASL.

In addition to teaching, the candidate is responsible for academic advising of students and participation in departmental and committee activities. This position also entails rotating coordination of the ASL Program, which includes a variety of duties such as hiring program faculty as needed, conducting advisory board meetings, responding to inquiries regarding the program, developing the class schedule every semester, coordinating curricular development for the program, and coordinating program assessment.

The position begins September 1, 2027.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field.
• Three years minimum teaching experience within an ASL program at the college/university level.
• Expert knowledge in ASL education and second-language (L2) instruction, or ASL linguistics, ASL literature, Deaf culture.
• Proven experience in teaching advanced ASL courses beyond the available (text book/ASL videos) curricula.
• Fluency in ASL as demonstrated with a minimum score of 4.0 on the ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) or equivalent assessment.
• Experience with, or a demonstrated willingness to, participate in teaching, mentoring, research, creation of ASL videos, and service activities that promote the growth of an equitable and inclusive academic environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or EdD in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) bargaining unit at a faculty rank commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA contract (http://mscaunion.org/cbas). A reasonable starting salary range to expect for new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor level is $80,000 - $88,000.

Program coordination responsibilities are compensated separately through course release or stipend when assigned.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter addressing teaching philosophy and areas of specialization/expertise
• CV/Resume
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*
• Names and contact information for three professional or academic references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

**Regardless of personal demographic characteristics, FSU has a commitment to hiring candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss past efforts, future plans, research, scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the University's efforts to promote an equitable and inclusive learning and working community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

Official transcripts must be submitted upon appointment.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by November 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

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