Description

Position Overview

KU's 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 bachelor's degrees and master's 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 tutor's availability. Effective ASL tutoring may include recording sessions for the benefit of students.

Job Description

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 campuses. Tutoring 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 KU's 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 an organized, 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.

Position Requirements

Onsite, Future possibility for hybrid

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Fluent in ASL, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Experience tutoring and/or teaching ASL, as evidenced in application materials.
4. Familiarity with common ASL curriculum (ex. Signing Naturally, TrueWay ASL).
5. Experience providing constructive feedback regarding language competencies, as evidenced in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instruction

Complete the online application form and submit the following materials (through the form):

• Cover letter
• CV or resume

In your written cover letter, please share why you are interested in this position, any relevant teaching or tutoring experience, and what you hope to bring to the role.
Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins July 20th, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

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 university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.