EKU Careers is hiring: Lecturer of American Sign Language and/or Interpretation

Overview

Title: Lecturer of American Sign Language and/or Interpretation Studies

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Niki Hill

Open Until Filled: No

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department Languages & Cultural Studies, Anthropology and Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for full-time 9-month Lecturer in American Sign Language and/or Interpretation Studies with teaching and service responsibilities beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

The position begins Jan. 1, 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf studies, and/or interpretation courses. Faculty will teach primarily using a traditional face-to-face modality, with online synchronous or asynchronous formats used from time to time. Applicants eligible for the Lecturer position should:

• Hold an earned master’s degree (or higher) in American Sign Language Teaching, Interpreter Education, Deaf Studies or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment
• Hold appropriate national professional certifications (e.g., RID, ASLTA, or other related certifications recognized by the Kentucky Licensure Board of Interpreters) OR have a minimum ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level 4, or an ASL: Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating level of “Superior” and obtain ASLTA certification within 2 years of initial employment for continuation of a contract

In addition to a typical teaching load, the successful non-tenure-track candidate will participate in service to the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Hold an earned master’s degree (or higher) in American Sign Language Teaching, Interpreter Education, Deaf Studies or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.

Experience:

• Native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language
• College/university and/or P-12 experience
• Team-oriented approach due to curriculum scope and sequence
• Faculty are expected to be accountable, self-directed, and lifelong learners

Licensure & Certifications: Hold appropriate national professional certifications (e.g., RID, ASLTA, or other related certifications recognized by the Kentucky Licensure Board of Interpreters) OR have a minimum ASLPI rating level 4 or SLPI rating level of “Superior” and obtain ASLTA certification within 2 years of initial employment for continuation of a contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior ASL proficiency
• 5 years teaching experience in higher education

Job Duties

• Maintain a typical teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)
• Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures to meet student needs - (Essential)
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area - (Essential)
• Academic advising as assigned - (Essential)
• Support continual informal/formal curriculum alignment and enhancements - (Essential)
• Collaborate with the ASL Lab staff - (Essential)
• Collect and report program review and accreditation assessment data - (Essential)
• Actively participate in service to the department, college, and university - (Essential)
• Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Evidence of relevant certifications and/or ASLPI/SLPI results
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement: Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.