ETSU·Jonesborough, Tennessee
The adjunct faculty member will teach courses in American Sign Language and/or Deaf Culture to students within the Department of Literature and Language. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in a post-secondary setting on a semester-by-semester basis.
Job Summary The Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University seeks qualified instructors to fill part-time positions teaching American Sign Language courses.
These are in-person positions, and classes will be taught on the Johnson City, Tennessee main campus.
Located in the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, East Tennessee State University is a state-assisted and Carnegie-classified Doctoral Research Intensive University of more than 15,000 students.
The Department of Literature and Language is a large, vibrant, and diverse department made up of English, World Languages, Film and Media Studies, Creative Writing, and other related disciplines.
These are temporary, adjunct positions, filled on a semester-by-semester basis with some opportunity for renewal.
Adjunct faculty positions do not include benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The successful candidate will be qualified to teach courses in American Sign Language and/or Deaf Culture.
Experience teaching American Sign Language in a post-secondary setting.
Required Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in ASL, ASL Instruction, Deaf Culture/Education, or a closely-related field.
Candidates with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field will also be considered.
Equivalent combinations of education and directly related professional experience may also be considered.
Application Instructions Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.
The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.
University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.
Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service.
Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in ASL, Deaf Culture, or a closely related field, or possesses at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant discipline. Previous experience teaching American Sign Language at the post-secondary level is required.
Market context
Tennessee colleges and universities often look for adjunct American Sign Language instructors to support language and interpreter-related programs, especially when enrollment or course coverage needs change. These roles are competitive because post-secondary teaching experience is required and candidates are often expected to bring a master’s degree in ASL, Deaf Culture, or a closely related field, or at least 18 graduate credit hours. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight classroom teaching, curriculum familiarity, and any Deaf community engagement.