Career Teaching Professor

Career Teaching Professor (Open Rank), American Sign Language 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term of 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement. Location: This role is in‑person at North Campus Edmonton. The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies of the University of Alberta is seeking to hire a full‑time Teaching Professor at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Lecturer, to teach all levels of American Sign Language. This is a continuing Career status position. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. Responsibilities Teach eight class sections across different levels of ASL per academic year, in person on our Edmonton campus. Normally, these courses are taught in the Fall and Winter, with the possibility of offering them in Spring and Summer, as negotiated. Coordinate the ASL program. Take primary responsibility for language assessment and placement for new students entering the ASL program. Encourage and support all students, from a diverse array of backgrounds and identities. Establish connections to the ASL community. Qualifications A Master’s degree in Linguistics, Second Language Teaching, Education or related field, from an accredited institution. Completion of Signing Naturally Instructor Training courses in Level 100, 200, and higher. Native or near‑native fluency in American Sign Language and attainment of ASL Proficiency Level of 4 or higher. ASL Instructor Certification, such as that offered by Sign Language Institute of Canada (SLIC) or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA). A minimum of 3 years of ASL instruction at the post‑secondary level, including teaching experience at the intermediate/advanced level of ASL. Superior knowledge of second‑language teaching pedagogy. Demonstrated collegiality and excellence in working with undergraduate students as both an instructor and mentor. Experience with technology‑based teaching tools; experience teaching in a remote environment is an asset. In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications are considered an asset: Living with deafness or being hard of hearing is preferred. Applicants are encouraged to self‑identify in their cover letter. Strong teamwork skills. Excellence in the design and development of instructional materials. Pedagogical innovation. Familiarity with recent developments in the field of language pedagogy and a record of applying these advances. Application Instructions To have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following: Cover letter describing your fit for the above qualifications (2 pages max, attach under Cover Letter). Curriculum vitae that includes the names of three referees (CV, attach under Résumé). Letters of reference, teaching dossier, portfolio, and other supplementary materials may be requested of candidates after the initial review of applications. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, and the posting will close January 5, 2026. Inquiries regarding this position can be addressed to the Chair of the Advisory Selection Committee, Dr. Victoria Ruétalo, at vruetalo@ualberta.ca with the subject line, “Career Teaching Professor, American Sign Language.” Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms – physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. We welcome applications from all qualified persons and encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr