Lecturer, CC (American Sign Language ASL)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary position for the Fall 2026 semester, serving as part of a lecturer candidate pool. The role is non-tenurial, with assignments made as needed, contingent upon funding, satisfactory performance, and actual staffing requirements. The lecturer will teach assigned courses in American Sign Language (ASL), maintain office hours, provide instruction to meet student learning objectives, prepare course materials, and work collaboratively with the discipline coordinator and division chairperson. The position requires commitment to community college principles and philosophy and may involve teaching evening and weekend classes, on-campus, off-campus at military bases, secondary education sites (high schools), and/or distance learning assignments via the internet. This is not a remote position. Security clearance may be required for teaching on military bases, and background checks for Early College courses.

Requirements

• Functionally native fluency in ASL (ASL proficiency interview level 4 or 5)
• Training/education in ASL teaching methodology (e.g. American Sign Instructors Guidance Network, or Signing Naturally Teachers Training)
• Master’s degree in ASL, ASL studies, literature, or linguistics; or, Master's degree in Linguistics; or, Master's degree in Teaching ASL; or, Master's degree in Deaf Studies; or, Master's degree in Signed Communication; or, Master's degree in Deaf Education; or, Master's degree in Education; or, Master's degree in ESL; or, Master's degree in Related field (Special Education, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language Instruction or Interpreting)
• OR Bachelor's degree in ASL, ASL studies, literature or linguistics plus 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English
• OR Bachelor's degree in Linguistics plus 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English
• OR Bachelor's degree in Teaching ASL plus 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English
• OR Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies plus 3 years of related work experience and the ability to communicate in written English
• Ability to communicate in written English

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
• Work experience related to course to be taught.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with competency-based instruction and behavioral objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Experience in the use of technology to support instruction and student success, including but not limited to LMS, CRM, Early Alert and presentation software.
• A willingness to adapt to new technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
• Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
• Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.
• Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.
• Must be available for evening and weekend teaching assignments, teaching on campus, off-campus at military bases, secondary education sites (high schools) and/or distance learning assignments for courses taught via the internet.

What This Job Offers

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