37.3430, Jobs: American Sign; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Signed Language Interpreting - Linguistics, University of New Mexico

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LINGUIST List: Vol-37-3430. Tue 20 Oct 2026. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 37.3430, Jobs: American Sign; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Signed Language Interpreting - Linguistics, University of New Mexico

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Date: 19-Oct-2026
From: Jessica Slocum [jslocum at unm.edu]
Subject: American Sign; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Signed Language Interpreting - Linguistics, University of New Mexico

Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Web Address: https://ling.unm.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Signed Language Interpreting -
Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Minimum Education: PhD

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): American Sign Language (ase, amer1248)
                       American Sign (amer1258)

Other Specialties: American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreting;
Deaf Culture
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics
with a Specialization in Signed Language Interpreting and/or ASL
Linguistics to begin in August 2027. This is a full-time position.
Applicants must have a PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language
Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, Deaf Education, or a closely
related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all
application materials must be received by November 15, 2026.
We seek scholars pursuing research in Signed Language Interpreting
and/or ASL Linguistics that is compatible with our commitment to
functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation.
Competitive applicants will have additional expertise in other areas
that complement the strengths of the Department.
A successful candidate will have a record of, or potential for,
mentoring students and teaching courses at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, including courses in Signed Language Interpreting,
ASL, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture, and/or Interpreting Research. They
will also be able to supervise graduate students in Linguistics.
Minimum and Preferred Criteria
Minimum Qualifications:
1.      PhD in Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational
Linguistics, Deaf Education or a closely related field by date of
appointment
Preferred Qualifications:
1.      Experience teaching ASL/English interpreting courses,
including theory and skills courses, and/or American Sign Language
courses as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter and/or
through discussions with referees.
2.      National certification in ASL/English interpreting as
evidenced through the submitted CV.
3.      Active research program in Signed Language Interpreting and/or
ASL linguistics as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter
and/or through discussions with referees.
4.      Research, teaching or practical experience with Trilingual or
Indigenous interpreting as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover
letter and/or through discussions with referees.
5.      Research, teaching or practical experience with
DeafBlind/Protactile interpreting as evidenced through the submitted
CV, cover letter and/or through discussions with referees.
6.      Documented experience supervising interpreters and/or student
interpreters as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter
and/or through discussions with referees.
7.      Bicultural; experience interacting in Deaf, hard of hearing,
and hearing communities as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover
letter and/or through discussions with referees.
8.      Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the
rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the
university's mission to serve local and global communities as
evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter and/or through
discussions with referees.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: jacobson at unm.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/37931?c=unm&cfdd[0][id]=255&cfdd[0][options][0]=1915&sq=Linguistics&referralToken=rSMwBIyAoEG5X8M5fUVt9A
Application Instructions:
To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online
application system at http://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting
Requisition #37931. Only applications submitted through this website
can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the
“Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail the required
elements that must accompany the application. A complete application
consists of the following:
 - Cover letter (2 pages max; describe your qualifications as they
relate to the minimum and preferred criteria)
 - Curriculum vitae (most recently updated version, include your email
address and phone number, and the names and contact information of
three professional references)
 - Research statement (2 pages max; include how your research enhances
or complements existing research on language at UNM)
 - Teaching statement in American Sign Language (5 minutes max;
highlight evidence of success and student engagement in the classroom)
 - Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses, if available;
alternatively, a sample syllabus or other relevant materials)
 - Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF)
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to
provide an official certification of successful completion of all
degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For best consideration, all required application materials must be
received by November 15, 2026. We will only consider complete
applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries
about the position should be directed to the search committee chair,
Prof. Holly E. Jacobson, jacobson at unm.edu
or the Department Chair, Prof. Erin Wilkinson, ewilkins at unm.edu.
Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the
search coordinator, Jessica Slocum, jslocum at unm.edu. The University of
New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply.
UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a
Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally
designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority
minority state and UNM’s student population is among the most diverse
in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque,
which has cultural, outdoor, and recreational opportunities for
everyone. UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of
Sandia.  The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and
Apache – and their connection to this land remains significant.  Learn
more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities
at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and
https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.
Contact Information:
        Professor Holly Jacobson
        Email: jacobson at unm.edu

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