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Visiting Lecturer II in ASL Language Instruction
Posting Number
req36611
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Visiting
Hiring Department
Linguistics Department (597A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico announces a search for a
Visiting Lecturer II in ASL Language Instruction position in the Signed Language Interpreting
Program beginning in the Fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year. The CCIE-accredited
Signed Language Interpreting Program offers a B.S. Degree in Signed Language Interpreting and
a minor in ASL. The mission of the Signed Language Interpreting Program is to prepare entry
level interpreters and transliterators with a thorough understanding of the practice and ethics of
the interpreting profession within a liberal arts environment. We emphasize cultural awareness,
foster intellectual growth, and encourage academic excellence. In keeping with the mission of
the Department of Linguistics, the program "encourages faculty and student involvement as
advocates and participants in outreach to the linguistic communities in which we carry out
research." Instilling respect for the language and communication preferences of all deaf and hard
of hearing people is an essential value of our program.
For further information on the department, please see our website: http://ling.unm.edu/. For
further information on the Signed Language Interpreting Program, please see:
http://ling.unm.edu/signed-language-program/index.html. UNM is the state's flagship research
university as well as a Hispanic-Serving Institution classified as a Carnegie Research University
with Highest Research Activity. UNM also has strong connections with 23 tribal nations located
within New Mexico. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with broadly
diverse student and community populations.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory SIGN courses without relying on
a published textbook. Our students must be trained to become competent signers of ASL who
understand the relationship between ASL and English grammatical systems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Teaching American Sign Language or related field by date of application

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Experience or training with Learning Management System(s) (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), and multimedia course design
• Teaching or practical experience with Trilingual or Indigenous Deaf communities
• Bicultural; ability to interact comfortably in deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application consists of the following:• Cover letter (2 pages max; describe your qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria)• Curriculum vitae (updated to May 2026, include your email address and phone number, and the names and contact information of three references)• Teaching Philosophy in American Sign Language (5 minutes max; highlight evidence of success and student engagement in the classroom)• Names of three refereesApplicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 6/5/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.