American Sign Language Instructor Position at University of South Carolina Upstate Upstate – Apply for 2025

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Job Description

The University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for a full-time Instructor of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track teaching position based at the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campuses.

Organization Profile

The University of South Carolina (USC) system transforms the lives of over 50,000 students across 20 locations statewide. USC Upstate, located in Spartanburg, SC, is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the USC system. Ranked among the top regional colleges in the South, USC Upstate boasts small class sizes, an inclusive community, and a commitment to student-centered learning.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) values teaching, scholarship, and service while fostering intellectual curiosity and compassion through a liberal arts education.

Job Title:

  • Instructor of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture
  • Employment Type: Full-Time | 9-Month Contract
  • Department Hiring: Languages, Literature, and Composition
American Sign Language Instructor Position at University of South Carolina Upstate Upstate

Position Description:

The selected candidate will:

  • Teach a 32-credit annual load in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture
  • Offer both introductory and upper-level ASL courses
  • Serve as Coordinator for the ASL Minor
  • Lead student recruitment and outreach initiatives
  • Organize guest speakers and active-learning experiences
  • Develop and manage ASL curriculum for both in-person and online formats
  • Participate in departmental service and committees

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Master’s degree or minimum 18 hours of graduate coursework in ASL, Deaf Culture, or Deaf Studies
  • At least 1 year of undergraduate teaching experience in related areas
  • Successful completion of a background check

Preferred:

  • Ph.D. in ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf Studies, Educational Leadership, or related field
  • Familiarity with ACTFL World Readiness Standards
  • Demonstrated experience in academic program development
  • Minimum of 3 years of college/university teaching

Job Location:

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Scale of Pay:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

Applicants interested in this opportunity must complete the online application and include all required materials.

  • Complete the online application by clicking on the Apply Now button.
  • Attach all required application documents
  • Additional materials may be requested upon interview
  • Official transcripts are required upon hire
  • Must pass a background check (and drug screening if required)

Contact for Inquiries:
Esther Godfrey
University of South Carolina Upstate
Email: godfreel@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 864-503-5602

Review Begins: Immediately
Desired Start Date: August 16, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Important Notes:

  • USC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment
  • This position falls under the Professional Track (non-tenure)
  • Full-time (37.5 hours/week), 9-month appointment
  • Benefits available through the SC Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA)
  • USC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, gender, or background

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