The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Assistant Professor -Linguistics - Signed Language Interpreting
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Overview
Assistant Professor - Linguistics with a specialization in Signed Language Interpreting and a secondary specialization in ASL Linguistics. Tenure-track position to begin in August 2026. PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2025. Responsibilities
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including courses such as Simultaneous Interpreting, Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, and Interpreting Research. Supervise graduate students in Linguistics. UNM is a research university with a commitment to functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation. The successful candidate will pursue an active research program in signed language interpreting with a secondary specialization in ASL linguistics and may have expertise in ASL-English interpreting or related areas to complement departmental strengths. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field by date of appointment. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching ASL/English interpreting courses (theory and skills) and/or American Sign Language courses; National certification in ASL/English interpreting; active research program in signed language interpreting with a secondary specialization in ASL linguistics; experience with Trilingual or Indigenous interpreting; experience with tactile or Protactile interpreting; experience supervising interpreters or student interpreters; experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard) and multimedia course design; bicultural experience; commitment to understanding Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities and to the university\'s mission for diverse communities. Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application consists of: Cover letter (2 pages max; describe qualifications relative to minimum and preferred criteria) Curriculum vitae (latest version; include email, phone, and contact information for three references) Research statement (2 pages max; explain how your research enhances or complements existing language research at UNM) Teaching statement in American Sign Language (5 minutes max; include evidence of success and student engagement) Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses) or a sample syllabus or relevant materials Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF) Applicants appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide official certification of degree completion prior to initial employment. For best consideration, all required materials must be received by November 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Barbara Shaffer (bshaffer@unm.edu) and department chair Prof. Jill Morford (morford@unm.edu). The search coordinator is Jessica Slocum (jslocum@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. About UNM and Diversity Commitment
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with decisions made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Assistant Professor - Linguistics with a specialization in Signed Language Interpreting and a secondary specialization in ASL Linguistics. Tenure-track position to begin in August 2026. PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2025. Responsibilities
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including courses such as Simultaneous Interpreting, Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, and Interpreting Research. Supervise graduate students in Linguistics. UNM is a research university with a commitment to functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation. The successful candidate will pursue an active research program in signed language interpreting with a secondary specialization in ASL linguistics and may have expertise in ASL-English interpreting or related areas to complement departmental strengths. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely related field by date of appointment. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching ASL/English interpreting courses (theory and skills) and/or American Sign Language courses; National certification in ASL/English interpreting; active research program in signed language interpreting with a secondary specialization in ASL linguistics; experience with Trilingual or Indigenous interpreting; experience with tactile or Protactile interpreting; experience supervising interpreters or student interpreters; experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard) and multimedia course design; bicultural experience; commitment to understanding Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities and to the university\'s mission for diverse communities. Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application consists of: Cover letter (2 pages max; describe qualifications relative to minimum and preferred criteria) Curriculum vitae (latest version; include email, phone, and contact information for three references) Research statement (2 pages max; explain how your research enhances or complements existing language research at UNM) Teaching statement in American Sign Language (5 minutes max; include evidence of success and student engagement) Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses) or a sample syllabus or relevant materials Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF) Applicants appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide official certification of degree completion prior to initial employment. For best consideration, all required materials must be received by November 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Barbara Shaffer (bshaffer@unm.edu) and department chair Prof. Jill Morford (morford@unm.edu). The search coordinator is Jessica Slocum (jslocum@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. About UNM and Diversity Commitment
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with decisions made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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