Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language (ASL)

Position TitleAssistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language (ASL)Appointment TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language (ASL). The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in the area of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. The individual selected for this position will be a motivated instructor who will develop and teach courses related to Deaf Culture and communication and will also contribute to departmental and institutional service. This position involves a courseload of 4 courses per year, which translates to 49% FTE for remote teaching faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.Initial appointment length is three years starting August 16, 2026. Renewal is possible and renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.Required Minimum QualificationsMaster’s degree in ASL or a related areaExperience teaching sign language, interpreting or related courses at a postsecondary institutionPreferred QualificationsDemonstrated ability to instruct upper-division language and content coursesExperience teaching both in-person and online courses at the undergraduate levelDepartment/Program & College DescriptionThe Department of World Languages and Cultures is the central resource at Iowa State University for the teaching, research, and study of languages and cultures from a global perspective. The department offers coursework in ten languages with majors in French, German, and Spanish and minors in those languages plus Russian and Chinese. The department is also home to a robust Anthropology program that offers a major, minor, and graduate studies (MA). Other languages taught are American Sign Language, Arabic, Italian, Latin, and Portuguese. It also houses the International Studies, Classical Studies, U.S. Latino/a/x, and Middle Eastern Studies programs. The department’s award-winning term- and tenure-stream faculty engage in continuous improvement of teaching and internationally recognized research across a variety of disciplines.Department Unit/Website: https://language.iastate.eduProposed Start DateAugust 16, 2026Proposed End Date Or Length Of TermMay 15, 2029Number Of Months Employed Per Year09 Month Work PeriodTime TypePart timeApplication InstructionsTo apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Contact Information for Three ReferencesFor guaranteed consideration, please apply before May 28, 2026. Position is open until filled.If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing programOriginal Posting DateMay 20, 2026Posting Close DateJob Requisition Number:R19246Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.