Syracuse University is hiring: Part-Time Faculty - American Sign Language - ASL

Part-Time Faculty - American Sign Language - ASL (Fall 2025)

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty - American Sign Language - ASL (Fall 2025)

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Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by department/chair and Time Schedule of Classes

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

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Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

ASL 101/601 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (4 credits)

ASL 101/601 provides an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) as a living, unique language underlying Deaf culture in the United States. It is designed for students with no background in ASL, minimal signing skills, or those who studied non-ASL manual communication systems (like Signed Exact English). Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammar to participate and understand basic conversations in ASL. The course will also introduce aspects of Deaf culture in the United States.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Deaf Education or closely related field.

Non-native signers must demonstrate a high degree of signing competency as indicated by: a 3+ score on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) or an Advanced Plus or higher rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI).

Job Specific Qualifications:

Experience teaching ASL at the college level is highly preferred.

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 a timely manner.
• Participating in student recitals or showings.
• Collecting and submitting 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.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter.

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