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Temporary American Sign Language Tutor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
70%
Provide academic support to students learning ASL and interpreting including assisting with competency areas of struggle and self-analysis. Methods include face-to-face meetings with undergraduate and graduate students at Edwards Campus and virtually with students at other KU may be 1-on-1 with students or in a group setting.
10%:
Participate in ongoing tutor education and development. Tutor professional development means achieving Level 1 certification through KUs partnership with CRLA within 12 months which involves asynchronous and synchronous training provided by employees of Wingspan. Achieving Level 2 after that is optional but highly encouraged. Occasional observation of appointments by Wingspan professionals and others will also provide helpful feedback for further professional development.
10%:
Participate in ongoing partnerships with the American Sign Language & Deaf Studies program to ensure that tutoring remains effective for supporting students. Occasionally attending an ASLD class at the Edwards campus to learn more about instruction and expectations and to support learning may be required. Occasionally leading ASL academic support events may also be requested.
5%:
Maintain anorganized orderly positive and safe learning environment. Complete administrative tasks related to tutoring.
5%:
Other duties as assigned. This may include leading ASL academic support events for students.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Maximum of 15 hours per week in the evenings on Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays or Thursdays. Schedule will be set according to tutor availability and the scheduling needs of students. May be assigned virtual weekend hours depending on availability. Tutoring takes place starting the second week of each semester and runs through the end of finals week. Tutoring is not provided between terms. Summer tutoring needs vary and hours are greatly reduced.
Mon: 9-11am 4-7pm
Tue: 9-11am 5-7pm
Wed: 4-7pm
Thu: 4-7pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jen Katzer
Position Overview
KUs Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support is partnering with KU Edwards Campus to provide tutoring for students of the American Sign Language & Deaf Studies program. Wingspan offers a portfolio of collaborative innovative academic support programs and services to students faculty and staff. Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program Supplemental Instruction (SI) program Learning and Tutoring Services and Writing Center Services. The University of Kansas Edwards Campus is located in Overland Park KS strategically placed to bring permanent growth and education to the greater Kansas City area by providing courses to working professionals transfer students and international students. While classes can be held at any time during the day most classes are held in the evenings between 4pm and 9pm. Located on the Edwards Campus is the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program a part of the School of Professional Studies. This program offers both bachelors degrees and masters certificates where students learn about Deaf culture and issues in Deaf education while also helping advance their ASL proficiency.
The ASL Tutor will deliver one-on-one tutoring at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park KS providing academic support in American Sign Language and related course content to KU students. Delivery of tutoring content will take place both in person (drop-in and by appointment on Edwards Campus) and virtually via Zoom. Zoom appointments will also be made available to any KU student in need of support including students of the Special Education program which offers 4 ASL courses. To meet student needs tutoring hours will mostly take place in the evenings Mondays through Thursdays though virtual appointments on the weekends may be a future request depending on tutors availability. Effective ASL tutoring may include recording sessions for the benefit of students.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete theonline application form and submit the following materials (through the form):
Position Requirements
OnsiteFuture possibility for hybrid
Provide academic support to students learning ASL and interpreting including assisting with competency areas of struggle and self-analysis. Methods include face-to-face meetings with undergraduate and graduate students at Edwards Campus and virtually with students at other KU may be 1-on-1 with students or in a group setting.
10%:
Participate in ongoing tutor education and development. Tutor professional development means achieving Level 1 certification through KUs partnership with CRLA within 12 months which involves asynchronous and synchronous training provided by employees of Wingspan. Achieving Level 2 after that is optional but highly encouraged. Occasional observation of appointments by Wingspan professionals and others will also provide helpful feedback for further professional development.
10%:
Participate in ongoing partnerships with the American Sign Language & Deaf Studies program to ensure that tutoring remains effective for supporting students. Occasionally attending an ASLD class at the Edwards campus to learn more about instruction and expectations and to support learning may be required. Occasionally leading ASL academic support events may also be requested.
5%:
Maintain anorganized orderly positive and safe learning environment. Complete administrative tasks related to tutoring.
5%:
Other duties as assigned. This may include leading ASL academic support events for students.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Maximum of 15 hours per week in the evenings on Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays or Thursdays. Schedule will be set according to tutor availability and the scheduling needs of students. May be assigned virtual weekend hours depending on availability. Tutoring takes place starting the second week of each semester and runs through the end of finals week. Tutoring is not provided between terms. Summer tutoring needs vary and hours are greatly reduced.
Mon: 9-11am 4-7pm
Tue: 9-11am 5-7pm
Wed: 4-7pm
Thu: 4-7pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jen Katzer
- High school diplomaor GED.
- Fluent in ASL as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience tutoring and/or teaching ASL as evidenced in application materials.
- Familiarity with common ASL curriculum (ex. Signing Naturally TrueWay ASL).
- Experience providing constructive feedback regarding language competencies as evidenced in application materials.
- Associate or bachelors degree
- College coursework related to ASL linguistics ASL discourse analysis etcas evidenced in application materials.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced in application materials.
- Ability to work with various student populations as evidenced in application materials.
Position Overview
KUs Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support is partnering with KU Edwards Campus to provide tutoring for students of the American Sign Language & Deaf Studies program. Wingspan offers a portfolio of collaborative innovative academic support programs and services to students faculty and staff. Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program Supplemental Instruction (SI) program Learning and Tutoring Services and Writing Center Services. The University of Kansas Edwards Campus is located in Overland Park KS strategically placed to bring permanent growth and education to the greater Kansas City area by providing courses to working professionals transfer students and international students. While classes can be held at any time during the day most classes are held in the evenings between 4pm and 9pm. Located on the Edwards Campus is the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program a part of the School of Professional Studies. This program offers both bachelors degrees and masters certificates where students learn about Deaf culture and issues in Deaf education while also helping advance their ASL proficiency.
The ASL Tutor will deliver one-on-one tutoring at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park KS providing academic support in American Sign Language and related course content to KU students. Delivery of tutoring content will take place both in person (drop-in and by appointment on Edwards Campus) and virtually via Zoom. Zoom appointments will also be made available to any KU student in need of support including students of the Special Education program which offers 4 ASL courses. To meet student needs tutoring hours will mostly take place in the evenings Mondays through Thursdays though virtual appointments on the weekends may be a future request depending on tutors availability. Effective ASL tutoring may include recording sessions for the benefit of students.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete theonline application form and submit the following materials (through the form):
- Cover letter
- CV or resume
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins July 20th 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Position Requirements
OnsiteFuture possibility for hybrid
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
