Assistant Professor in Signed Language Interpreting - Linguistics

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics specializing in Signed Language Interpreting and/or ASL Linguistics. The position is based at the Main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is scheduled to begin in August 2027. Applicants must hold a PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field by the date of appointment. The department seeks scholars whose research in Signed Language Interpreting and/or ASL Linguistics is compatible with its commitment to functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation. Competitive applicants will bring expertise that complements the department’s strengths. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of, or potential for, mentoring students and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in Signed Language Interpreting, ASL, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, and/or Interpreting Research. They will also supervise graduate students in Linguistics. The position is open until filled. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by November 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official UNMJobs site. A complete application includes a cover letter of no more than two pages, a curriculum vitae, a research statement of no more than two pages, a teaching statement in American Sign Language of no more than five minutes, recent student course evaluations or alternative teaching materials, and two representative writing samples combined into one PDF. Appointees must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements before beginning employment.

Requirements

PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
Record of, or potential for, mentoring students and teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research in Signed Language Interpreting and/or ASL Linguistics compatible with functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation.

Nice To Haves

Additional expertise in areas that complement the strengths of the Department.
Experience teaching ASL/English interpreting courses, including theory and skills courses, and/or American Sign Language courses.
National certification in ASL/English interpreting.
An active research program in Signed Language Interpreting and/or ASL linguistics.
Research, teaching, or practical experience with Trilingual or Indigenous interpreting.
Research, teaching, or practical experience with DeafBlind/Protactile interpreting.
Documented experience supervising interpreters and/or student interpreters.
Bicultural experience interacting in Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in Signed Language Interpreting and/or ASL Linguistics compatible with the department’s functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in Signed Language Interpreting, ASL, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, and/or Interpreting Research.
Mentor students.
Supervise graduate students in Linguistics.