InstructorProfessor of Instruction (Open Rank) Interpreter Training ASL

Why USF Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of South Floridas Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) home to a world-class multidisciplinary faculty of speech-language pathologists audiologists sign-language interpreters linguists hearing scientists and speech scientists. Together we serve the diverse and growing Tampa Bay community through culturally and linguistically responsive care delivered across schools medical centers private practices and community settings.

Our department trains a diverse student body across each of these areas. We offer undergraduate degrees in language speech and hearing sciences and sign-language interpreter training. Our graduate programs include a masters degree in speech-language pathology a doctorate in audiology and a doctoral research degree in communication sciences and disorders. We pride ourselves on giving students the strongest possible preparation for these careers and our faculty regularly win teaching awards acknowledging their commitment to student success.

The excellence of our graduate programs is reflected in their strong national rankings currently #18th for audiology and #40th for speech-language pathology (U.S. News & World Report 2025). As part of this pedagogical effort we operate three clinics and a sign-language interpreter agency giving students real-world hands-on training while providing high-quality services to our clients.

About the Position

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Florida a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) invites applications for a full-time (12-month) instructional faculty position supporting the undergraduate Interpreter Training Program and the American Sign Language course sequence.

In accordance with USFs instructional faculty career paths candidates without a doctoral degree who hold an appropriate masters degree may be considered for appointment in the Instructor series at the Assistant Instructor Associate Instructor or Senior Instructor rank. Candidates with an earned doctoral degree relevant to the teaching assignment may be considered for appointment in the Professor of Instruction series at the Assistant Professor of Instruction Associate Professor of Instruction or Professor of Instruction rank. Appointment rank will be commensurate with the candidates degree qualifications experience and record of accomplishment.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in interpreter theory interpreting practice (including practicum or internship) and ASL; and participate in service to the department college university community and profession. Depending on the level of experience the successful candidate may also assume a leadership role as program director. The position requires a record of effective university-level teaching substantial professional interpreting experience commitment to student success adherence to professional standards in interpreting and engagement with students Deaf communities and professional partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: An earned masters degree in interpreting interpreter education Deaf education Deaf studies ASL linguistics communication sciences and disorders education or a closely related field is required for appointment in the Instructor series; an earned doctoral degree in one of these fields or a closely related field is required for appointment in the Professor of Instruction series. Rank will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience.
2. National certification:National interpreting certification such as RID NAD-IV or higher or BEI-Master or higher.
3. Professional interpreting experience: At least five years of professional interpreting experience.
4. Teaching experience: At least three years of high school college- or university-level teaching experience in an ASL or interpreting program with a demonstrated range of coursework.
5. Student and intern evaluation:Demonstrated experience evaluating interpreting students and interns.
6. ASL fluency:Native or near-native fluency in ASL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience: More than five years of college- or university-level teaching experience in interpreter education
• Program and curriculum experience: Experience in curriculum development student assessment program improvement or fieldwork and internship coordination.
• Instructional effectiveness: Evidence of sustained instructional effectiveness.
• Course delivery: Experience teaching online hybrid or technology-supported courses.
• Specialized interpreting: Experience in trilingual interpreting (Spanish ASL and English) oral transliteration or other specialized interpreting settings.
• Certification: ASLTA certification
• Program leadership: Demonstrated leadership of an interpreting program.
• Community and professional engagement: Demonstrated effectiveness working with students Deaf communities and professional partners.
• Advanced qualifications: Progressively advanced instructional leadership program contributions and professional service appropriate to the proposed rank.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through the USF online application system at .

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Two (s) Letters of Recommendation (these can be collected as part of the application process or at a later date by the HRBP but before any verbal/soft offer is made)

Review of applications will begin late October 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For questions about the position please contact:

Dr. Theresa Terry Chisolm Search Committee Chair

For ADA accommodations contact .

Learn more:Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa St. Petersburg and USF 2025 U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USFs Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at.