Assistant Professor in Signed Language Interpreting - Linguistics

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.