33.1157, Jobs: Deaf Sign Language; American Sign Language; Language Acquisition: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sign Linguistics, University of Connecticut

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Subject: 33.1157, Jobs: Deaf Sign Language; American Sign Language; Language Acquisition: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sign Linguistics, University of Connecticut

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Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:47:11
From: Tamara Cohen [tamara.l.cohen at uconn.edu]
Subject: Deaf Sign Language; American Sign Language; Language Acquisition: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sign Linguistics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA

University or Organization: University of Connecticut 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: https://linguistics.uconn.edu/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Sign Linguistics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Sign Linguistics

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

Description:

The Department of Linguistics, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at
the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting applications for a
Postdoctoral Research Associate with an anticipated start date of August 23,
2022. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal
for a second year. The positions carries a teaching load of one course per
year. We seek an exceptionally talented scholar in sign linguistics, with a
focus on experimental and/or theoretical approaches and interests in language
acquisition.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
The post-doctoral research associate will be an active member of UConn's Sign
Linguistics and Language Acquisition Laboratory, and will: 
 - Conduct research in connection with current projects of the lab, including
the Family ASL project and the project on Bimodal Bilingualism
 - Conduct research in areas of the scholar's interests
 - Participate in UConn's sign linguistics research community
 - Teach one course per year as determined by the needs of the Linguistics
Department

Minimum Qualifications: 
 - Completed requirements for a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics
or a related field by the start date of employment
 - Active research interests in sign linguistics
 - Evidence of a strong research/publication trajectory
 - Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate level

Preferred Qualifications: 
 - Evidence of excellence in research
 - A strong commitment to research in the areas of sign language acquisition
and/or bimodal bilingualism
 - Communicative fluency in ASL or another natural sign language
 - Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and advising
 - Ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement
to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience

Appointment Terms: 
This is a 12-month, annually renewable position, dependent on performance and
funding. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be in
the Department of Linguistics at the Storrs campus

Terms and Conditions of Employment: 
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful
candidate's compliance with the University's Mandatory Workforce COVID-19
Vaccination Policy. This Policy sates that all workforce members are required
to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment
at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

To Apply: 
Please apply online at the application link below, Faculty and Staff
Positions, Search #496210 to upload a cover letter, research statement, CV,
one or two samples of scholarly writing, evidence of teaching effectiveness,
and contact information for three reference writers who can submit letters of
reference on your behalf if requested. Review of applications will begin on
April 25, 2022.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on
April 28, 2022.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may
be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethic/site/default.asp.

Application Deadline: 25-Apr-2022 

Web Address for Applications: https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Diane Lillo-Martin 
	Email: diane.lillo-martin at uconn.edu 

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