Lecturer - American Sign Language Program

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Job Title:

Lecturer - American Sign Language Program

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Center for Languages Literature and Cultures

Job Description

The American Sign Language (ASL) Program seeks a Lecturer to teach four in-person courses each semester (eight courses annually). This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

The Lecturer teaches assigned courses on the Columbus campus and supports student success through effective instruction, course preparation, assessment, and academic engagement. Responsibilities include developing syllabi and instructional materials, holding regular office hours, evaluating student work, submitting grades by established deadlines, communicating with students, attending faculty meetings, and collaborating with colleagues to support program goals and student learning.

Performance Objectives

• •Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• •Teach assigned classes and hold office hours in accordance with university policy.
• •Ensure curriculum implementation and course preparation align with department standards.
• •Prepare, evaluate, and return homework, exams, and other student work in a timely manner to support student learning.
• •Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades in accordance with established university deadlines.
• •Maintain the confidentiality of student information in compliance with FERPA.
• •Attend faculty meetings and collaborate with colleagues.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

• •Master's degree or higher in Teaching ASL as a Foreign/Second Language, Education, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or a closely related field.
• •Candidates without a master's degree are encouraged to apply; however, consideration will require additional approval from the Office of Academic Affairs.
• •Native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• •Demonstrated knowledge of ASL linguistics and the use of ASL in language instruction.
• •Knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf history.
• •Broad experience and engagement within the Deaf community.
• •Sensitivity to issues affecting the Deaf community.
• •Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively as a collaborative member of a team.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• •Knowledge of ASL pedagogy and effective language teaching practices.
• •Demonstrated excellence in teaching, preferably at the college or university level.

Additional Requirement

The successful candidate must be able to teach classes in person on the Columbus campus.

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience teaching advanced ASL courses, such as ASL Linguistics, ASL Literature, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, Deaf Studies, and Deaf Education.
• •Experience teaching introductory ASL courses, including ASL I, ASL II, and ASL III, with content areas such as ASL Grammar, Classifiers, and Deaf Culture.
• •Experience using Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or a comparable learning management platform.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an application electronically through Workday.

Required Application Materials:

• •Cover Letter
• •Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• •Contact information for three professional references

• Application Deadline:
• Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2026, to be considered for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

Additional Information:

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The American Sign Language Program is a successful, rapidly growing program comprised of an elementary language sequence with strong undergraduate enrollments, an ASL Studies Minor, and a new ASL Applied Communication & Community Studies Major. The Buckeye Sign Language and Multimodal Collaborative, launched in Fall 2024, hosts online courses to satisfy an ASL Elementary Language Teaching Certificate. The elementary language sequence includes three (3), four-credit hour courses that satisfy the general education requirement for the World Language category. The ASL Program uses a full-immersion teaching approach with supportive materials and activities created around an internally developed curriculum. The ASL Program is administered under the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Ohio State University is located in the heart of Columbus, which is a thriving city with a large and active Deaf community.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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