Temporary - American Sign Language Tutor

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. 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. Classes are held in the evenings between 4pm and 9pm.

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

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; Fluent in ASL; Experience tutoring and/or teaching ASL; Familiarity with common ASL curriculum; Experience providing constructive feedback regarding language competencies.
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree; College coursework related to ASL linguistics, ASL discourse analysis, etc.; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work with various student populations.

Additional Candidate Instructions

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

• CV or resume
• Cover letter

Contact Information to Applicants

Jen Katzer
jennifer.katzer@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$20.20 per/hr

Application Review Begins

Monday July 20, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Sunday September 6, 2026