Part-Time Lecturer Classical and Modern Languages American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies Program (Pool Ad)

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Department of Classical & Modern Languages’ American Sign Language Interpreting Studies program at the University of Louisville invites applicants to join the pool of Part Time Lecturers. As part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department offers a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language Interpreting Studies. Part time lectures teach 1 or more courses, depending on program need. The courses could be ASL related courses or ASL/English related courses. We seek applicants prepared to teach face-to-face or online undergraduate courses who are committed to teaching excellence, program and curriculum development, leadership, and collaboration with faculty and staff. Active engagement with the Deaf community is expected.

Requirements

• MA or higher in ASL Education, ASL Linguistics, ASL Interpreting or other closely related field
• 2+ years of teaching ASL or ASL/English interpreting experience at the college level.
• Native or near-native proficiency in ASL
• Understanding of best teaching practices and instructional pedagogy
• Proficiency teaching in multiple modalities- face to face, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing reflective practice

Nice To Haves

• ASLTA certification
• Proficiency with various instructional technologies, preferably Blackboard, Zoom, and GoReact
• Evidence of involvement in broader institutional activities (e.g., committees, work groups)
• Proficient at navigating cross-cultural communication in an academic setting
• Involvement in the Deaf community
• Ability to develop creative learning activities to meet the needs of diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 or more courses, depending on program need.
• Teach ASL related courses or ASL/English related courses.
• Teach face-to-face or online undergraduate courses
• Commitment to teaching excellence, program and curriculum development, leadership, and collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Active engagement with the Deaf community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time