What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of ASL/English Interpreting (Open Rank) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Leadership, Organization, & Community Impact (LOCI), Chair
Compensation
$71,000.00 to Negotiable Annual
General Description/Primary Purpose
The Department of Leadership, Organization, and Community Impact is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant or Associate Professor of ASL/English Interpreting. The Bachelor’s degree program at UNF, established in 2007, offers concentrations in Community Interpreting and Educational Interpreting for UNF students. The Master’s degree program was implemented in January 2009 and has three concentrations: Interpreting Pedagogy, General Practitioner, and Educational Interpreting. The programs are philosophically devoted to service learning in the Deaf community, interpreting research, and international study opportunities. Summer teaching is available. Visit our program webpage for additional information. The undergraduate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE).
Position responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses in both the graduate and undergraduate program via face-to-face, blended, and fully online modalities for a well-established ASL/English Interpreter Education Program.
In Addition To Teaching, Faculty Are Expected To
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Len Roberson at len.roberson@unf.edu.
About The Department
The Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact provides comprehensive professional programs designed for students interested in various education careers paths. Our undergraduate and graduate curricula equip students for impactful roles in disability services, ASL/English interpreting, learning design and technology, and sport management. Graduate offerings include master’s degrees in school counseling, educational leadership, athletic administration, special education, ASL/English interpreting, higher education administration, and instructional technology and development. For those seeking to elevate their leadership skills and influence within education and community settings, the department also offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership.
For more information about the department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact, visit: https://www.unf.edu/silverfield/loci/index.html.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Leadership, Organization, & Community Impact (LOCI), Chair
Compensation
$71,000.00 to Negotiable Annual
General Description/Primary Purpose
The Department of Leadership, Organization, and Community Impact is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant or Associate Professor of ASL/English Interpreting. The Bachelor’s degree program at UNF, established in 2007, offers concentrations in Community Interpreting and Educational Interpreting for UNF students. The Master’s degree program was implemented in January 2009 and has three concentrations: Interpreting Pedagogy, General Practitioner, and Educational Interpreting. The programs are philosophically devoted to service learning in the Deaf community, interpreting research, and international study opportunities. Summer teaching is available. Visit our program webpage for additional information. The undergraduate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE).
Position responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses in both the graduate and undergraduate program via face-to-face, blended, and fully online modalities for a well-established ASL/English Interpreter Education Program.
In Addition To Teaching, Faculty Are Expected To
- design online, blended, and traditional courses,
- engage in empirical research, work collaboratively with other faculty to revise, and develop curricula in accordance with the standards of the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education,
- participate in recruitment efforts,
- demonstrate a commitment to both institutional and community service, and
- participate in other duties as assigned.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Interpreting, Linguistics, Adult Learning, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Deaf Education, or a related field
- Experience teaching online and blended courses
- Current interpreting experience
- College/university teaching experience in sign language Interpreting courses (not ASL language courses)
- Evidence of a research agenda and scholarly productivity
- Interpreter Certification (RID, AVLIC) or experience as a consumer of interpreting services as a native user of American Sign Language
- Outcomes-based program assessment experience
- Full-time university teaching experience in ASL/English Interpreting
- Expertise in curriculum design and program development
- Experience designing and delivering online and blended courses
- Experience working with, and teaching courses in, DeafBlind interpreting or experience in K-12 Interpreting
- Undergraduate AND graduate teaching experience
- Experience with Federal grant awards and management
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Evidence of national interpreting certification
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
- Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Len Roberson at len.roberson@unf.edu.
About The Department
The Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact provides comprehensive professional programs designed for students interested in various education careers paths. Our undergraduate and graduate curricula equip students for impactful roles in disability services, ASL/English interpreting, learning design and technology, and sport management. Graduate offerings include master’s degrees in school counseling, educational leadership, athletic administration, special education, ASL/English interpreting, higher education administration, and instructional technology and development. For those seeking to elevate their leadership skills and influence within education and community settings, the department also offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership.
For more information about the department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact, visit: https://www.unf.edu/silverfield/loci/index.html.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Salary : $71,000
