Assistant Professor, American Sign Language

The University seeks a person who is fluent in American Sign Language, with high energy, enthusiasm, and vision to work within the department. The Department offers coursework at the undergraduate level in American Sign Language (BA-ASL with three tracks: K-12 Teacher, Educational Interpreting, and Advocacy). At the graduate level, the department offers a master’s degree in Deaf Studies and a master’s degree in Deaf Education.

The department has a long-standing doctorate in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. Additionally, the BA and MS areas offer coursework leading to teacher certification.

• Advise and counsel undergraduate ASL majors, as well as graduate majors in master's and doctoral Deaf Studies programs.
• Teach undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses within the Department, as the program mandates.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees, as necessary.
• Conduct research, scholarly activities, and grant writing to meet program needs; and
  5) meet other day-to-day responsibilities of the faculty position as necessary.

• An earned doctoral degree in Deaf Education, American Sign Language, or a closely related field. ABDs or close to ABD may be considered?

• Native or near-native ASL fluency
• University teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, and extensive personal and professional experiences within the Deaf community
• Knowledge regarding curriculum and instruction for post‑secondary learners
• Demonstrated teaching, research, and publication skills

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a vision to work within the department
• Effective communication in classroom, online, and meeting settings.
• Respectful engagement with students, colleagues, and community partners in a professional manner.
• Effective utilization of technology for teaching, scholarship, and administrative tasks.

The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational.

Indoors. Classroom, and/or online instructional settings.

Lamar University, a member of The Texas State University System, serves over 15,000 students and is one of the fastest-growing universities in Texas. Located on a 270‑acre campus in Beaumont, TX, approximately 90 miles east of Houston, the university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, including doctoral degrees. Since its founding in 1923, Lamar University has emphasized combining in-depth education with practical experience to prepare career-ready graduates.

Students at LU also benefit from research opportunities, leadership development, and participation in over 100 campus clubs and organizations, fostering critical thinking and community engagement.