Upward Bound ASL Non-Credit Lecturer

• East Stroudsburg University is hiring an Upward Bound ASL Non-Credit Lecturer!
• Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities.
• Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.
• As the Non-Credit Lecturer for Americal Sign Language you will need to think creatively and be comfortable working with a diverse student population.
• You will be an active member of the Upward Bound team and will work closely with the Director to teach courses in high school level for the language.
• You will thrive in this role if you like combining your teaching experience and excellent communication skills all while, propelling students towards success.
• To be successful in this role, you must be detail-oriented, creative, and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday's 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true Non-Credit lecturer.
• This is a temporary grant funded role from June 8th to July 24th, 2026.
• The role is continually contingent upon this grant funding.
• When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the Upward Bound operations humming.
• What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties) Instruct courses in high school level American Sign Language (ASL) Introduce students to basics of ASL including but not limited to gestures and body language, every day signs and common phrases, verbs and directions, and the vocabulary, syntax and semantics of ASL.
• What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in ASL or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred Prior experience in TRIO Upward Bound or similar program preferred.
• Experience with local school districts preferred.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.

What We Offer

Salary: $28.00 Hourly Living by the Warrior Code: Accountable for One's Actions Committed to Self-Growth Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good Positive, Honest, and Loyal Respectful of the Environment and Community Dedicated to Empowering Others

And yes, legal made us spell this out… Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm