Instructor/Lecturer

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University is seeking an experienced Instructor for the American Sign Language program within the Department of Human Services. The successful candidate will teach courses in American Sign Language and Sign Language Interpreting, advise students, and engage in various service-related activities including curriculum development.

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree and have at least three years teaching experience in post-secondary American Sign Language courses. Experience in university-level curriculum development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of three years experience teaching post‑secondary American Sign Language courses.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification and/or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification preferred.
• Five years experience in curriculum development and evaluation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the American Sign Language and Sign Language Interpreting programs.
• Advise students in the ASL and SLI programs.
• Engage in curriculum development and participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching American Sign Language

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

American Sign Language: Instructor, Department of Human Services. The successful candidate will teach courses in the American Sign Language (ASL) and the Sign Language Interpreting (SLI) programs, advise students in both programs, and engage in a variety of service‑related activities, such as working with two‑year institutions in areas of student recruitment, conducting curriculum development, and participating in program advisory committee meetings as well as other department, college, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years experience teaching post‑secondary American Sign Language courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or a related area prior to start;
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification and/or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification;
• Five (5) years experience teaching post‑secondary American Sign Language courses; and university experience in curriculum development and evaluation.

Essential Functions and Percent of Time

• Teach (60%): Teach courses in the American Sign Language and Sign Language Interpreting programs.
• Advise (15%): Advise students in the ASL and SLI programs.
• Service (25%): Engage in curriculum development and revision activities, participate in department, college, and university committees as appropriate.

Working Conditions

The academic environment may require virtual and in‑person teaching as appropriate for each course and according to university policy.