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The University of Iowa

OPEN RANK:VISITING FACULTY- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Iowa City, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Language / Literature Professor teaches languages and leads literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$86,482 / year median in Iowa

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

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:

Commensurate 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 teaching four 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.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in ASL, Deaf Studies or Interpreting; or equivalent experience

Required Qualifications:

Fluency in ASL Teaching experience and/or equivalent experience (teaching assistantship, teaching practicum, teaching workshops/conference presentations, mentoring interpreters, etc.)

Desirable Qualifications:

Master's Degree in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or related field Two years' teaching experience at the college level Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Short video of teaching philosophy signed in

ASL 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:

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/