New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites applications for a continuing contract (non-tenure track) Clinical Assistant Professor in Teaching and Learning with a specialization in American Sign Language to begin on 9/1/2026. The appointed faculty member will be a member of the Department of Teaching and Learning with an affiliation in Special Education.

• The primary responsibilities of this faculty member are to offer courses developing proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• We seek applicants who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) (National Certification in ASL, ASLTA certification, or RID-certified strongly preferred) and have pedagogical expertise in teaching ASL (beginner and advanced courses), as well as one or more of the following subjects: deaf culture, special education, inclusive pedagogy, linguistics, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate strong cross-cultural understanding.

NYU Steinhardt is a uniquely interdisciplinary school, committed to a holistic understanding of people and human development across the lifespan. NYU Steinhardt has one-of-a-kind integration of education, communication, health, and the arts, with eleven departments, seventeen research centers and institutes, nearly 300 full-time faculty and close to six thousand students. NYU's dynamic Global Network includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world. NYU Steinhardt faculty may have the opportunity to engage in teaching at these global sites.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, advisor, and mentor to undergraduate and/or graduate students; participate in program and curricular development; and serve on program, department, School, and University committees. Clinical Faculty may also engage in scholarly work or creative production. 

Candidates should have a Doctorate in Deaf Education or a related field, and knowledge of special education policies and teaching methods. They should also be fluent in ASL and able to teach beginner to advanced level ASL courses. Preferred qualifications: field-based pedagogical experience specifically tailored to the instructional needs of students who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing within educational settings, familiar with both Signing Naturally and TRUE+Way ASL.

Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and names and contact information of three references, via the Interfolio system. In addition, applicants are welcome to submit additional materials such as videos, links to repositories and/or portfolios.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the search is complete. 

Questions can be directed to Carolyn Strom (Chair of the Search Committee): carolyn.strom@nyu.edu 

For more information on the ASL program at NYU Steinhardt, visit the program website.