American Sign Language Instructor Position at University of South Carolina Upstate Upstate – Apply for 2025
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
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: 864-503-5602Review 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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