Assistant Professor -Linguistics - Signed Language Interpreting

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 a secondary specialization in ASL Linguistics to begin in August 2026. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have 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, 2025. We seek experienced ASL-English interpreter educators who are pursuing a career in Signed Language Interpreting research that is compatible with our commitment to functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation. Competitive applicants will have additional expertise in ASL Linguistics or 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 Simultaneous Interpreting, Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, and Interpreting Research. They will also be able to supervise graduate students in Linguistics. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/ . For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page .