Part-Time Lecturer – American Sign Language

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted October 21, 2025 Last posted October 21, 2025
Job description

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.    

Responsibilities: 

The American Sign Language Program seeks candidates to teach undergraduate courses such as ASL, deaf culture, history, or literature and linguistics courses. 

Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need. 

Qualifications: 

Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred. Fluency in American Sign Languages required. ASLTA or RID-certified strongly preferred. Three to five years of teaching experience in ASL, or interpreting strongly preferred. Cross-cultural understanding and excellent communication skills required.  

Documents to Submit:  

CV and Cover Letter required. 

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University’s sponsorship for a visa. 

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

The rate per credit is $2,085.
About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate courses in ASL, deaf culture, history, or linguistics at Northeastern University.

Job title

Part-Time Lecturer – American Sign Language

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Boston, MA; on-site; no remote work

Salary

$2,085 per credit

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fluency in American Sign LanguageASLTA or RID certificationteaching experience in ASL

Preferred skills

master’s degree in related fieldcross-cultural understandingcommunication skills

Specializations

ASLdeaf culturelinguisticsliterature
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City