Faculty (American Sign Language), Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Gallaudet University -
Washington, DC,
US
Faculty (American Sign Language)
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.
Job Title:
Faculty (American Sign Language)
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Exempt Status:
Yes
Supervisory Organization (Department):
Language, Education & Culture
Summary:
The Department of American Sign Language (ASL) in the School of Language, Education, and Culture seeks applicants for full-time pre-tenure track or tenure track positions. Applicants will be committed to modeling exemplary pedagogy and engaging colleagues and students in research/scholarly activities in their area(s) of expertise, including the following areas of inquiry: sign language studies, language instruction, language rights, language planning, and linguistic diversity; and engaging in service to the program, University, and profession. The position is contingent on funding.
Job Description:
Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Position Details:
Other Important Information:
Salary Range:
Faculty
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.
Job Title:
Faculty (American Sign Language)
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Exempt Status:
Yes
Supervisory Organization (Department):
Language, Education & Culture
Summary:
The Department of American Sign Language (ASL) in the School of Language, Education, and Culture seeks applicants for full-time pre-tenure track or tenure track positions. Applicants will be committed to modeling exemplary pedagogy and engaging colleagues and students in research/scholarly activities in their area(s) of expertise, including the following areas of inquiry: sign language studies, language instruction, language rights, language planning, and linguistic diversity; and engaging in service to the program, University, and profession. The position is contingent on funding.
Job Description:
Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.
Responsibilities:
- Teach courses for the American Sign Language Department, School of Language, Education, and Culture, and/or the General Education program.
- Develop curriculum to support the ASL programs' student learning outcomes.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Assist with practicum and internship placements.
- Assist with program assessment, student recruitment, and retention efforts.
- Engage in scholarship, including research and program development, as appropriate to the position.
- Participate in department and university faculty activities and professional service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned Master's degree in a related field, including but not limited to sign language studies, language pedagogy, linguistics, applied linguistics, education, policy, language planning, and critical literacy studies.
- At least three years of postsecondary teaching experience in fields of sign language and Deaf culture.
- Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language. Native or native-like fluency in American Sign Language.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology & digital media production to teach & to disseminate scholarship.
- Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to support the multilingual and multicultural dimensions of the Deaf experience and community.
- Potential for outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned doctoral degree in a related field, including but not limited to sign language studies, language pedagogy, linguistics, applied linguistics, education, policy, language planning, and critical literacy studies. Applicants doing doctoral program coursework or currently engaged in dissertation research may be considered for a pre-tenure track faculty appointment.
- Possession of American Sign Language Teachers Association certification
- Native-like fluency in another sign language.
Additional Position Details:
- This position has 2 vacancies (Onsite and Remote)
- Starting Date: August 16, 2024, or until filled.
- There may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or University.
- Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year.
- If you have any questions, please contact ...@gallaudet.edu. Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Official graduate transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of application explaining why you are a good fit for this position and Gallaudet
- Names and contact information of three references [we will solicit letters for candidates who advance beyond the first round]
- A one-page statement or three minute video of teaching philosophy.
- One-page diversity statement or three minute video.
- A one-page statement or three minute video of research interests that outlines a plan for conducting your research in Gallaudet's unique environment.
- Sample of academic writing in an ASL related field and video summary of sample
- ASLPI rating of 4 or higher, if the applicant has native like fluency in another sign language, they must have 3+ or higher on ASLPI
Other Important Information:
- The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
Salary Range:
Faculty
Current Employees (Regular Status and Extended Temporary)
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.