35.105, Jobs: Sign Language; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Instructional Professor of American Sign Language, University of Chicago

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Date: 02-Jan-2024
From: Tracy Davis [tracyd at uchicago.edu]
Subject: Sign Language; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Instructional Professor of American Sign Language, University of Chicago


University or Organization: University of Chicago
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Instructional Professor of American Sign Language

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

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

Description:

The Department of Linguistics and the Humanities Collegiate Division
at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for the
full-time, benefits-eligible, position of Assistant Instructional
Professor of American Sign Language, for a two-year renewable term
starting on September 1, 2024. Responsibilities will include teaching
7 language courses per academic year, and additional duties which
include organizing community-based cultural activities to enhance the
experience of students studying ASL and to help them learn about Deaf
culture; conducting independent studies for students interested in
advanced topics in ASL as directed; and participating in collaborative
efforts to develop new curricula and courses beyond introductory
language instruction (e.g. advanced language courses organized around
topics like Deaf storytelling and literature, cultural studies,
history, and diversity in American sign language traditions.) The
Assistant Instructional Professor of ASL will also have the
opportunity to collaborate with the group of scholars working on sign
languages in several departments at the university.

Required qualifications:

 - Native or near-native proficiency in ASL (ASLPI proficiency level
of 4 or better);
 - A minimum of a Master’s degree in Sign Language Teaching, Deaf
Studies, Linguistics, or a closely related field;
 - A minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college or
post-secondary level; ASLTA Certification preferred;
 - Demonstrated experience developing all aspects of an ASL
curriculum;
 - Demonstrated experience with using instructional technology.

Preferred qualifications:

 - Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds;
 - Ability to collaborate with colleagues and coordinators to develop
expanded curriculum and offerings in American Sign Language and Deaf
Studies;
 - Knowledge of research and best practices in Deaf Culture

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application
through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio jobs board at the link
below.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

The position will be part of the Service Employees International
Union.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a
faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints;
with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of
expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals,
and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement,
and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at
https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an
individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional
information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
application process should call 773-834-3988 or email
equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with their request.

Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that
addresses professional formation, teaching experience, and the
candidate’s approach to ASL language pedagogy; and three letters of
recommendation. Optionally, course evaluations (if available) may be
uploaded. Applicants may be asked to provide a teaching video and
examples of teaching materials.

Application deadline is March 1, 2024. Only completed applications
will be considered.

Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/137833
Contact Information:
        Department Administrator Tracy L. Davis
        Email: tracyd at uchicago.edu
        Phone: 1-773-702-8522



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