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Position Title:

Teaching Faculty & ASL-English Interpreter

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty III

Job Duties:

The School of Education (SOE), in collaboration with the ASL-English Interpreting Program (AEIP), seeks a highly qualified ASL-English Interpreter who will also teach in the interpreting program. This dual-role position combines direct interpreting services with instructional responsibilities and student mentorship. The ideal candidate will bring strong professional interpreting experience and a commitment to interpreter education, collaboration, and accessibility in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Interpreting Duties 75%:

• Provide high-quality ASL-English interpreting services to facilitate communication between Deaf faculty/staff and hearing colleagues, students, and UWM leadership.
• Interpret in a wide range of settings, including but not limited to:
  • Department, committee and administrative leadership meetings
  • Student advising and instructional meetings
  • Faculty-student interactions
  • Lectures and presentations by Deaf faculty
  • Guest speakers and community engagement events
• Translate and/or caption video content originally produced in ASL for use in academic, professional development, or outreach settings.
• Coordinate scheduling and coverage of interpreting assignments in collaboration with UWM leadership and AEIP faculty.
• Provide supervision and support for part-time Limited Term Employees (LTEs) with appointments through the SOE who are engaged in interpreting assignments.
• Occasional evening and weekend interpreting assignments should be expected based on faculty, programmatic, or event needs.
• Provide “first contact” support services for students and families who are interested in both ASL Studies and AEIP for a strong introduction and recruitment for both programs.
• Mentor interpreting students and support their growth through modeling, feedback, and guidance in classroom and practicum settings.

Instructional and Interpreting Program Support Duties 25%:

• Teach an assigned course within the ASL-English Interpreting Program (AEIP), depending on area of expertise and program need.
• Collaborate in curriculum development, instructional planning, assessment, and reflective program improvement efforts.
• Participate in department meetings, program-wide initiatives, and professional development activities that advance the mission of AEIP and the School of Education.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline

• Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within that discipline

• May administer budget and personnel for instructional grants and programs

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs

• Presents evaluations of teaching methods and techniques to those in the institution and elsewhere

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

Department:

The UWM School of Education (SOE) offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, and certifications in over 46 program areas. The SOE faculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nation’s public educational system The School’s key mission is to provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities, and its central vision is to become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity and known for excellence in teaching, learning and research. As a community of scholars, the SOE faculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge-base. This asset affirms the faculty’s intent to continue to adapt, develop, and expand its efforts to serve diverse populations, train future scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the school’s website at www.uwm.edu/education

Compensation:

The target hiring range is $50,000-$60,000 per year (academic basis).  Final salary offer is contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in interpreting, Deaf studies, education, or a related field.
• Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Sign Language Interpreter Intermediate License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of interpreting experience in diverse settings.
• Master’s degree in interpreting, Deaf education, linguistics, adult education, or related field, or current enrollment in a relevant master’s program.
• DSPS Advanced License or working towards Advance License.
• Experience interpreting in postsecondary educational environments.
• Prior teaching or mentorship experience in interpreter education programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (to be evaluated in interviews):

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Above average ASL to English (voicing) skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic academic environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting access, belonging, and opportunity in education., and accessible education.
• Familiarity with current trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in ASL-English interpreting and interpreter education.
• Technological fluency, including remote interpreting platforms, captioning tools, and learning management systems.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making aligned with the Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online a provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
 

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Questions about the position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at prowse@uwm.edu. To receive consideration, please submit application materials by the application deadline of November 2, 2025.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.