Adjunct Faculty - CLANG 1701: American Sign Language I; Fall Semester 2026; In-person, On-Campus

Lesley University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University's Department of Social Sciences and Humanities is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach CLANG 1701 - American Sign Language I for the Fall Semester 2026. This in-person, on-campus course will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 9:15 am. The course will introduce basic skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling, including the use of facial expressions as punctuation. Topics will also cover Deaf culture, its criticism from the medical profession, and the education of Deaf children.

Requirements

• Master's degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, or a closely related field
• Experience teaching ASL at the college level
• Native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture, Deaf history, and contemporary issues affecting the Deaf community
• Demonstrated commitment to communicative, student-centered, inclusive, and equitable language teaching practices

Nice To Haves

• PhD

Responsibilities

• Teach CLANG 1701 - American Sign Language I
• Introduce basic skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and fingerspelling
• Teach how facial expressions serve as punctuation in a manual language
• Cover topics including Deaf culture, its criticism by the medical profession, and the education of Deaf children
• Integrate cultural competence into language instruction
• Use learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning

Benefits

• Compensation targets governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level