AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position in American Sign Language Program beginning in Fall 2026, at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer.

We seek an outstanding instructor in the area of ASL education. Qualified candidates will have experience teaching ASL in postsecondary settings and will work with undergraduate students. We are particularly interested in individuals with a justice-centered approach to pedagogy and language assessment, strong teaching skills, technology savvy, and a record of professional and community services.

The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most often found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVMs tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The College

The Mission of The College of Education and Social Services is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, human services, and social work; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities.

The Department

The Department of Education is widely recognized for its rigorous academic research, high-quality student experience, innovative teaching practices, and collegial, inclusive work environment. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in preK 12 educator preparation, curriculum and instruction, special education, higher education and student affairs, educational leadership and policy studies, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, we offer undergraduate minors in computer science education, cultural and linguistic diversity, special education, and coaching.

The Program

The ASL program is designed to help undergraduate students increase their ASL language and cultural competencies and develop a deeper understanding of Deaf experiences through historical, social, and cultural lenses. The curriculum employs an interdisciplinary approach that offers opportunities for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to create an understanding that inspires innovative solutions for problems that perpetuate the marginalization of Deaf people. A combination of ASL competency and cultural knowledge makes students strong candidates for graduate studies or employment in education, communication sciences, and deaf-related, as well as more general fields where individuals are Deaf and hard of hearing are employed.

The Community

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level will assume a range of responsibilities that include:

• Teaching ASL courses across novice, intermediate, and advanced levels (Lecturers teach 8 courses per year, all are in-person, this is not a remote position);
• Advising ASL minors
• Collaborating with the Department of Education faculty and staff in departmental governance and service;
• Engaging in service activities at the college, university, regional, state, and national levels.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Earned Masters in ASL/Deaf-related field or equivalent;
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL;
• Evidence of ASL teaching excellence at the undergraduate level;
• Demonstrates commitment to inclusive excellence;
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technological tools that support ASL pedagogy;
• Knowledge of TRUE+WAY ASL curriculum;
• Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Minimum of five years of college-level teaching experience;
• Strong knowledge of American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture;
• Experience using Brightspace for course design and instruction;

SALARY RANGE (9 Mo): Lecturer: $58,500-$62,000, Senior Lecturer: $67,000-$70,000. Salary determinations based upon experience and qualifications.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin February 3, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages https://www.uvm.edu/cess/doe/faculty-american-sign-language-asl; the College of Education and Social Services website; and the University of Vermonts website.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVMs mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Anticipated starting date is August 24, 2026. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Include 1) a cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet position requirements; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a separate 1 page statement on how you, as a faculty member in the department, would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values at UVM; and4) the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced to on-campus interviews in the search process. Candidates that advance to on-campus interviews will also be expected to provide evidence of excellence in teaching. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check. For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Nicholas Lalanne at Nicholas.Lalanne@uvm.edu

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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