30.4286, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Pittsburgh

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Subject: 30.4286, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Pittsburgh

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Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:10:09
From: Allison Thompson [amt79 at pitt.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: https://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/
Job Title: Instructor, American Sign Language
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): American Sign Language (ase)

Description:

Pending budgetary approval and meeting enrollment minimums, the
Less-Commonly-Taught Languages (LCTL) Center in the Department of Linguistics
at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking applications for two (2)
non-tenure-stream positions of Full-Time Instructor of American Sign Language
to begin on September 1, 2020 and end August 31, 2021. These positions have
the possibility of renewal.

The position will involve responsibility for teaching in the LCTL Center’s ASL
program (27 credits per year). In addition to teaching responsibilities, the
instructor will be responsible for participating in Department and LCTL
faculty meetings, and ASL program and curriculum meetings and LCTL events as
required. Each instructor will participate in mandatory University, School,
Department, and LCTL trainings.

Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, Linguistics or a
related field 
- Equivalent of 1 year or more of experience teaching ASL to adults

Highly Desirable:
- Equivalent of 3 years or more of experience teaching ASL at a college level
- Ability to teach courses on Deaf Culture, ASL Structure and/or other topics
related to the Deaf experience.
- Experience with the Pittsburgh area Deaf community
- Involvement with the ASL Teachers Association (national or state level)

To apply, please visit the application link provided below. Applications
should include a cover letter, current CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness
from student evaluations and/or observation reports from supervisors, a brief
description of how your research, teaching or service (or all three)
demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the names,
affiliations, and email addresses for three letters of reference; references
will receive email notification with instructions for submitting their
letters. If you have any questions, please contact asl at pitt.edu. 

Deadline: January 15, 2020.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.



Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/Mjg1 
Contact Information:
	Department Administrator Allison Thompson 
	Email: amt79 at pitt.edu 


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