Part-Time ASL Lecturer — Deaf Culture & Linguistics

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 1,900 - 2,300; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks an instructor to teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language (ASL), deaf culture, history, literature, and linguistics. The position supports the Experiential Liberal Arts mission across the college’s nine tenure units and is contingent on enrollment and departmental needs.

Minimum qualifications include fluency in ASL; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred; ASLTA or RID certification is advantageous; and 3–5 years of teaching ASL or interpreting is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Fluency in American Sign Language required.
• ASLTA or RID-certified strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of teaching ASL or interpreting strongly preferred.
• Cross-cultural understanding and excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses such as ASL, deaf culture, history, or literature and linguistics.
• Position available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Teaching experience

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Northeastern University seeks an instructor to teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language (ASL), deaf culture, history, literature, and linguistics. The position supports the Experiential Liberal Arts mission across the college’s nine tenure units and is contingent on enrollment and departmental needs.

Minimum qualifications include fluency in ASL; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred; ASLTA or RID certification is advantageous; and 3–5 years of teaching ASL or interpreting is