Job Information
Sam Houston State University Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Deaf Studies in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202400022F
Hiring Salary: Yearly-Faculty
Department: Dept of World Languages and Cultures
General Requirements:
Knowledge of and extensive personal/professional experiences within the Deaf community.
Experience teaching first-generation and non-traditional student populations. Experience with curriculum and/or program development. Experience with community engagement and recruitment.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures ( WOLC ) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHSS ) seeks applications for a dynamic Assistant Professor of American Sign Language and/or Deaf Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with program stakeholders in the ongoing development of SHSU’s rapidly-growing ASL /Deaf Studies program.
The required teaching load is six (6) courses annually and consists of teaching in-person at the SHSU main campus in Huntsville, Texas, as well as online and hybrid modalities in accordance with student needs. Course assignments may include: ASL instruction from beginning to advanced levels, courses in Deaf Studies, ASL interpreter training, and ASL linguistics. Additional duties may include committee assignments, recruitment activities, curriculum development, and community engagement.
Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University is committed to a workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the academic community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment where differences are valued.
A great name in Texas education, Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas—70 miles north of downtown Houston. SHSU offers over 80 bachelor’s degree programs, more than 50 master’s degree programs, and six doctoral programs, including nationally-recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics, and Criminal Justice. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral Research University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, and it was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs. In addition, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified SHSU as a “Community Engaged” university. This honor has been awarded to 311 public institutions nationwide, and it acknowledges SHSU’s significant commitment to serving the community.
For ABD applicants: Confirmation from your dissertation director that the PhD/EdD will be conferred by August 21, 2024.
A complete application includes the following documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts—unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts will be requested at a later stage
Teaching Portfolio—must include student evaluations, and peer/supervisor observations
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research & Goals
Review of materials will begin March 15, 2024.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.