What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Sign Language Lecturer position at Indiana University?
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, IN
The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Indiana University has a non-tenure-track Lecturer position in American Sign Language (ASL) available beginning August 1, 2023. This is a 10-month academic-year appointment with the possibility for additional teaching in the summer.
Responsibilities: Teach ASL courses ranging from introductory to advanced and develop course content and curriculum. Qualified applicants must also be willing to engage in all aspects of the ASL program, including external symposia and retreats. Participation in faculty service is expected.
Requirements: Native or near-native fluency in ASL with demonstrated ability to converse fluently in high-level professional and academic conversation. A Master's degree in ASL teaching, linguistics, or related field is required.
Evidence of positive relationships and collegiality with Deaf and hearing university students, staff, and colleagues. Two years of ASL teaching at the college level is preferred. Evidence of participation in ASL/Deaf Studies and Deaf community organizations on local, state, and national levels. Commitment to Deaf bilingual/bicultural experience and its foundation in fundamental human rights. We seek candidates with strong passion for the field of ASL, ASL minor courses such as Deaf Culture and advanced ASL classes, and a desire to be a team player.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita or resume, and three letters of recommendation to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/16497.
In addition, please provide a private or unlisted link to a 15-minute video recording introducing yourself and explaining your teaching philosophy and commitment to diversity via vimeo.com or YouTube.com. Please add subtitles to the video for those who do not know ASL.
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:
Joseph Murray, Chair of Search and Screen Committee
jfmurray@indiana.edu
Applications will be considered starting February 15, 2023, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. For best consideration, please apply by March 31, 2023.
Indiana University is a highly- regarded, public research university and the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences are ranked among the top in the nation. The Bloomington campus is home to approximately 42,000 students, including about 300 undergraduate majors and 120 graduate students in speech and hearing sciences.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
For more information about the ASL program, consult the website: https://slhs.indiana.edu/undergraduate/asl/index.html, the university, consult the website https://www.indiana.edu/, and the department, consult the website https://slhs.indiana.edu/.