Visiting Lecturer II in ASL Language Instruction

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico announces a search for a Visiting Lecturer II in ASL Language Instruction position in the Signed Language Interpreting Program beginning in the Fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year. The CCIE-accredited Signed Language Interpreting Program offers a B.S. Degree in Signed Language Interpreting and a minor in ASL. The mission of the Signed Language Interpreting Program is to prepare entry level interpreters and transliterators with a thorough understanding of the practice and ethics of the interpreting profession within a liberal arts environment. We emphasize cultural awareness, foster intellectual growth, and encourage academic excellence. In keeping with the mission of the Department of Linguistics, the program “encourages faculty and student involvement as advocates and participants in outreach to the linguistic communities in which we carry out research.” Instilling respect for the language and communication preferences of all deaf and hard of hearing people is an essential value of our program. UNM is the state’s flagship research university as well as a Hispanic-Serving Institution classified as a Carnegie Research University with Highest Research Activity. UNM also has strong connections with 23 tribal nations located within New Mexico. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with broadly diverse student and community populations.

Requirements

MA in Teaching American Sign Language or related field by date of application

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Experience or training with Learning Management System(s) (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), and multimedia course design
Teaching or practical experience with Trilingual or Indigenous Deaf communities
Bicultural; ability to interact comfortably in deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities
Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate introductory SIGN courses without relying on a published textbook.
Train students to become competent signers of ASL who understand the relationship between ASL and English grammatical systems.