University or Organization: Princeton University
Department: Program in Linguistics
Job Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Job Title: American Sign Language Lecturer
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; American Sign Language

Description:

The Program in Linguistics at Princeton University invites applications for an American Sign Language Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in the 2025-26 academic year. In an exceptional case, an appointment may be made at the rank of Senior Lecturer.

This position requires in-person teaching, grading student work, holding regular on-campus office hours, participating in the development of the ASL program, and engaging in the on-campus ASL community. Position duty time is subject to enrollments, with the potential for renewal depending on departmental need and satisfactory performance. The position is expected to begin September 1, 2025.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced ASL instructor who is native or near-native in ASL, has an extensive knowledge of Deaf culture, and has demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, student evaluations of teaching (if available), and contact information for three references at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36901. The cover letter should include a link to a video of the applicant signing in ASL; this can be a signed version of the cover letter itself, or some other sample of similar length.

For fullest consideration, please apply by December 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a final decision is made. Letters of reference will be solicited as needed.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36901
Contact Information:
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Email: [email protected]