[Department:[ Dept of World Languages and Cultures [Full-Time Tenure Track [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition number: 202400022F

**[Usual duties: [The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WOLC) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks applications for a dynamic Assistant Professor of American Sign Language and/or Deaf Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with program stakeholders in the ongoing development of SHSUs rapidly-growing ASL/Deaf Studies program.

[The required teaching load is six (6) courses annually and consists of teaching in-person at the SHSU main campus in Huntsville, Texas, as well as online and hybrid modalities in accordance with student needs. Course assignments may include: ASL instruction from beginning to advanced levels, courses in Deaf Studies, ASL interpreter training, and ASL linguistics. Additional duties may include committee assignments, recruitment activities, curriculum development, and community engagement.

**[Degree Requirements: [An earned EdD or PhD in ASL, Deaf Studies, or a related field by August 2024.

**[Experience Requirements: [Documented history of teaching excellence in college-level ASL and/or Deaf Studies courses.

[Knowledge of best practices in ASL pedagogy (online/hybrid teaching experience preferred).

[Active research agenda in ASL, Deaf Studies, ASL pedagogy, ASL interpreter training, or related field(s).

[Native or near-native proficiency in ASL (ASLPI level 4+ preferred).

[Excellent bilingual communication skills.

**[Other Requirements for the Position: [Knowledge of and extensive personal/professional experiences within the Deaf community. [Experience teaching first-generation and non-traditional student populations. Experience with curriculum and/or program development. Experience with community engagement and recruitment.

[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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