Job Description

Assistant Professor -Linguistics - Signed Language Interpreting

Posting Numberreq30994
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentLinguistics Department (597A)
Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position SummaryThe Department of Linguistics at the University of NewMexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor ofLinguistics with a specialization in Signed Language Interpreting to begin inAugust 2025. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have a PhD inLinguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, DeafEducation, or a closely related field by date of appointment. For bestconsideration, all application materials must be received by January 10, 2025.

We seek experienced ASL-Englishinterpreter educators who are pursuing a career in Signed Language Interpretingresearch that is compatible with our commitment to functional, usage-basedapproaches to linguistic explanation. Competitive applicants will haveadditional expertise in ASL Linguistics or other areas that complement thestrengths of the Department.

Asuccessful candidate will have a record of or potential for mentoring studentsand teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, includingSimultaneous Interpreting, Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, andInterpreting Research. They will also be able to supervise graduate students inLinguistics and Educational Linguistics.
Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

  • PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education or a closely related field by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching ASL/English interpreting courses, including theory and skills courses, and/or American Sign Language courses.
  • National certification in ASL/English interpreting.
  • Active research program in signed language interpreting with a secondary specialization in ASL linguistics.
  • Research, teaching or practical experience with Trilingual or Indigenous interpreting.
  • Research, teaching or practical experience with tactile or Protactile interpreting.
  • Documented experience supervising interpreters and/or student interpreters.
  • Experience or training with Learning Management System(s) (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), and multimedia course design.
  • Bicultural; ability to interact comfortably in deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities.
  • Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at http://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting Requisition #30993. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of the following: 1. Cover letter (2 pages max; describe your qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria); 2. Curriculum vitae (most recently updated version, include your email address and phone number, and the names and contact information of your three references); 3. Research statement (2 pages max; include how your research enhances or complements existing research on language at UNM); 4. Teaching statement in American Sign Language (5 minutes max; highlight evidence of success and student engagement in the classroom); 5. Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses, if available; alternatively, a sample syllabus or other relevant materials); 6. Statement of contributions to diversity (1 page max); 7. Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted directly via email to the Search coordinator Jessica Slocum at jslocum@unm.edu by January 10, 2025); 8. Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF).Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by January 10, 2025. Wewill only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about theposition should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Barbara Shaffer, bshaffer@unm.edu,and department chair Prof. Jill Morford, morford@unm.edu. Inquiries about the online applicationprocess can be directed to the Search coordinator, Jessica Slocum, jslocum@unm.edu.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 1/10/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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