ASL Instructor — Curriculum Developer & Community Liaison

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawaif System is seeking an Instructor (American Sign Language) at the University of Hawaifi at Manoa, CALL, Department of Linguistics, for Spring 2027 started, 9-month full-time permanent appointment.

The position emphasizes teaching ASL across undergraduate levels, developing a four-year ASL program, and coordinating curricula to ensure articulation between UH campuses. Applicants must hold MA or BA with teaching experience and demonstrate Deaf community involvement.

Qualifications

• MA or BA with college/university ASL teaching experience required.
• Native or near-native ASL proficiency.
• Active involvement in Deaf community and professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year in ASL at undergraduate levels.
• Develop curriculum and teaching materials toward a four-year ASL program.
• Coordinate curricula and ensure articulation between levels and between UH campuses.
• Oversee placement exams, course equivalency evaluations, back credits and language waiver petitions.
• Contribute service at department, college, university, and community levels.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Deaf community engagement

Team collaboration

Native/near-native ASL

Education

MA in ASL / related field

BA with teaching experience

Job description

University of Hawaif System is seeking an Instructor (American Sign Language) at the University of Hawaifi at Manoa, CALL, Department of Linguistics, for Spring 2027 started, 9-month full-time permanent appointment.

The position emphasizes teaching ASL across undergraduate levels, developing a four-year ASL program, and coordinating curricula to ensure articulation between UH campuses. Applicants must hold MA or BA with teaching experience and demonstrate Deaf community involvement.