Full-Time Lecturer, ASLD (1 to 3-academic year(s) appointment, renewable)

Job No:

554406

Work Type:

Instructional Faculty•

Temporary/Lecturer Location:

Southern California:

Long Beach Categories:

Bargaining Unit:

Unit 3•CFA•

California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline:

Faculty•

Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis:

Full Time Position :

Full-Time Lecturer, ASLD (1 to 3-academic year(s) appointment, renewable)

Effective Date:

August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range:

The Full-Time Lecturer B (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688 per academic year (paid as 12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $85,008 to $90,000 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline :

Review of applications to begin March 2, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled). California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President's Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB's Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

College of Liberal Arts Department of Linguistics Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in the related areas of Sign Linguistics, Sign Language Interpreting, Translation Studies, Deaf Studies, Disability Studies, or a similar discipline. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Demonstrated effectiveness with student engagement Demonstrated fluency in ASL, signing skills like a Native ASL signer or native-like Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Ed.

D. with specialization in Sign Linguistics, Sign Language Interpreting, Translation Studies, Deaf Studies, Disability Studies, or a related discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026. Demonstrated excellence in effective teaching of undergraduate students in Sign Language Interpreting and Deaf multicultural contents. Demonstrated potential for research, scholarly and creative activities, focused on local, national, and/or global deaf sign languages and d/Deaf identities and cultures. Ability to work well with existing linguistic and ASLD faculty members. Demonstrated past collaboration(s) with local, and/or national and/or global d/Deaf communities. Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body. Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

Duties:

Teach any, but not limited to, of the following courses: ASL Linguistics, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Interpreting and Ethics courses, Practicum, (Interpreting) Exam Preparation, ASL 1-4 levels, ASL Literature and Poetry, American Deaf Cultures, Sign Language Sociolinguistics, Critical Deaf and Disability Studies, and/or Global Deaf Cultures and Languages. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.) Teach any ASLD course in the language of ASL Engage in appropriate departmental, college, university, and community service Work within the ASLD program with existing faculty to connect with, and to build relationships with local, national, and/or global d/Deaf communities Lead possible student research projects Share possible responsibilities as a Faculty Advisor to consult students majoring or minoring in the ASLD program Share possible responsibilities to lead a student organization affiliated to the ASLD program and to outreach in local D/deaf and signing communities CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits How to Apply•

Required Documentation:

A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications CV Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi-finalist stage) A five-minute ASL-signed video translating the first page of your Student Success Statement (provide an Unlisted YouTube link). Semi-Finalists should provide documents of past student evaluations of your most recent courses you've taught Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available) How to

Apply:

Click "the Apply Now" icon to complete the CSULB online application For questions about the application and search process, please contact: Dr. Rezenet Moges-Riedel, Search Committee Chair California State University, Long Beach American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Cultures Program, Department of Linguistics For questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Rezenet Moges-Riedel, Program Director & Assistant Professor Rezenet.

Moges-Riedel@CSULB.edu

Employment Requirements:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California. All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu. The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on•or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow the

COVID-19

vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu . All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance .

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