OPEN RANK:VISITING FACULTY- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Requisition # 75893
Position Basics
| Type of Position |
OTHER |
| Advertising Ends on: |
Extended Until Position is Filled |
| Advertising Started on: |
Monday, March 30th, 2026 |
| College: |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Department: |
Languages, Literatures, Linguistics, and Cultures |
Salary
Position Details
| Full/Part Time Status: |
Part Time |
| Position Description: |
The University of Iowa's program in American Sign Language invites applications for a 50% open rank visiting faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities include teachingfour courses a year (16 s.h.). This is two sections of ASL per semester(maximum 20 students per section) using an immersive curriculum. How to Apply: Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ . Refer to requisition #75893. Applications must include the following: names and contact information of references, and a letter of interest, CV, and teaching statement video. Screening of applications will begin in early April, but the application window will remain open until the position is satisfactorily filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
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| Education Requirement: |
- Bachelor's Degree in ASL, Deaf Studies or Interpreting; or equivalent experience
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| Required Qualifications: |
- Fluency in ASL
- Teaching experience and/or equivalent experience (teaching assistantship, teaching practicum, teaching workshops/conference presentations, mentoring interpreters, etc.)
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| Desirable Qualifications: |
- Master's Degree in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or related field
- Two years' teaching experience at the college level
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Online Application Required Documents
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Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Short video of teaching philosophy signed in ASL |
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Number of References: 3 |
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. |
Contact Information
| Contact: |
Amanda B Powers - amanda-powers@uiowa.edu
Clas-Lang,Lit,Linguistics,Cult
Phillips Hall
16 North Clinton Street
123D PH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1323
Department URL: https://lllc.uiowa.edu/ |
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs. Prospective employees may review the University Campus Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.
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University of Iowa
Mar 30, 2026