Part-Time ASL Instructor - On-Campus (Spring 2026)

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 2,589,888 - 2,662,900; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University’s American Sign Language Program seeks a Part-Time Instructor for face-to-face ASL instruction for the Spring 2026 semester. Teaching responsibilities include four credits per course (about four contact hours per week), student consultations, test administration and grading, and using technology to enhance learning in the classroom.

This one-semester appointment may renew based on need and funding.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in ASL teaching, Deaf Studies, or related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL.
• At least three years of prior experience teaching ASL at the college/university level.
• Ability to teach in hybrid or in-person between Monday-Friday, on the Syracuse Main Campus.
• Ability to work with a team to coordinate classes within the ASL program.
• National Certification in ASL teaching or equivalent.
• Experience using the Signing Naturally curriculum or similar ASL curriculum.
• Experience using Blackboard or other online platform for course organization.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Participating in student recitals or showings.
• Collect and submit student assessment data for accreditation purposes, if applicable.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Providing an updated CV annually or upon request of the department or school.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

MA/MS in ASL teaching or related field

National Certification in ASL teaching or equivalent

Job description

Syracuse University’s American Sign Language Program seeks a Part-Time Instructor for face-to-face ASL instruction for the Spring 2026 semester. Teaching responsibilities include four credits per course (about four contact hours per week), student consultations, test administration and grading, and using technology to enhance learning in the classroom.

This one-semester appointment may renew based on need and funding.