Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language (ASL)

Iowa State University

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About The Position

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language (ASL). The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in the area of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. The individual selected for this position will be a motivated instructor who will develop and teach courses related to Deaf Culture and communication and will also contribute to departmental and institutional service. This position involves the standard course load of six courses per year, which translates to 75% FTE for teaching faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring. Initial appointment length is three years starting August 16, 2026. Renewal is possible and renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in ASL or a related area
• Experience teaching sign language, interpreting or related courses at a postsecondary institution
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to instruct upper-division language and content courses
• Experience teaching both in-person and online courses at the undergraduate level
• Possession of ASLTA certification

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the area of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.
• Develop and teach courses related to Deaf Culture and communication.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional service.

Benefits

• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time