ASL job in Illinois

[Leila Monaghan]

A job posting forwarded by Jenny Singleton <singletn at ad.uiuc.edu>. Please  
contact her with questions.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FACULTY POSITION

Department of Speech and Hearing Science
College of Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Position: The Department of Speech and Hearing Science invites applications  
for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the area of American  
Sign Language. The position is at the Assistant Professor level.

Available: August 16, 2009

Description: The Department seeks candidates with research and teaching  
expertise in American Sign Language (ASL) with emphasis in  
socio-linguistics, language sciences, human communication sciences, and/or  
Deaf studies. Preference will be given to applicants with a line of  
scholarly research that fits one or more of these research areas,  
demonstrated teaching experience, and the ability to acquire external  
funding in support of his/her research. Applicants who have potential to  
excel in these areas will also be considered.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree  
in an appropriate field by August 2009.

Responsibilities: Conduct and publish research in one’s chosen area of  
expertise as it relates to American Sign Language, seek external funding in  
support of research endeavors, teach undergraduate and graduate courses and  
advise and direct student theses and dissertations, engage in professional  
and public service activities, and serve on department, college, and  
university committees.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: Screening of candidates will begin on February 13, 2009 and  
will continue until the closing date of March 27, 2009.

Applications: Send a letter of application that includes a statement of  
one’s research interests, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and phone  
numbers of three references to: Dave Kuehn, Ph.D. Chair, Search Committee  
Department of Speech and Hearing Science University of Illinois 901 South  
Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820

For additional information, contact Pamela Hadley at (217) 333-2230 or  
visit the Department website at www.shs.uiuc.edu. A videophone interaction  
can also be arranged.

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to  
apply.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity  
Employer.