Adjunct Instructor: American Sign Language (ASL)
Department: World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Program: ASL and Deaf Studies
Location: New Britain, CT
Course Format: In person
Position Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Term: Fall 2026
Tentative Hire Date: October 16, 2026
Position Summary
The ASL and Deaf Studies Program seeks a part-time instructor to teach two in-person
sections of Elementary ASL I (Sections 01 and 04) at the undergraduate level. Classes
meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:20 p.m.-7:10 p.m. The instructor will teach ASL
vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills, along with basic knowledge of Deaf
culture, in a supportive and engaging classroom.
Duties
• Teach two sections of Elementary ASL I
• Follow the approved course syllabus and learning outcomes
• Use active learning strategies to build students' ASL proficiency and cultural
knowledge
• Take attendance, assess student learning, and submit final grades by university
deadlines
• Provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in ASL, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
• Fluency in ASL and strong knowledge of its linguistic structure
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf Studies
• Strong pedagogical skills, including experience with active learning strategies
• Commitment to student-centered ASL instruction
Preferred Qualifications
• ASLTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association) certification
• College-level teaching experience
Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. CCSU cannot
provide work permits or sponsorships for Instructor/Lecturer positions.
Please redact any personally identifiable information (such as Social Security Number,
Date of Birth, marital status, or country of origin) from your submitted documents.
In accordance with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective
Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for the Adjunct position can be found in
Article 12.8 of the contract and are quoted by credit hour. For more information, please
visit [contact details available in the full listing] AAUP Collective Bargaining Union Contract.
For more information, please contact Professor Aiden Mack at [contact details available in the full listing] or Dr.
Lourdes Casas at [contact details available in the full listing].
To Apply:
Please email the following to Dr. Lourdes Casas, Department Chair, at
[contact details available in the full listing] the subject line "Apply ASL Adjunct Instructor." This
position is open until filled with a tentative hire date of October 16, 2026.
To be considered please submit the following documents.
• Cover Letter
• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
• Names and contact information (title, email address, and telephone number) of
two professional references
