22.4030, Jobs: American Sign Language; Deaf Studies: Lecturer, U of Virginia

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Subject: 22.4030, Jobs: American Sign Language; Deaf Studies: Lecturer, U of Virginia

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Date: 14-Oct-2011
From: Christopher Krentz [ck9m at virginia.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; Deaf Studies: Lecturer, University of Virginia, USA


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Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:22:59
From: Christopher Krentz [ck9m at virginia.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; Deaf Studies: Lecturer, University of Virginia, USA

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University or Organization: University of Virginia 
Department: American Sign Language Program
Job Location: Virginia, USA 
Web Address: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/asl/
Job Rank: Lecturer  

Specialty Areas: American Sign Language; Deaf Studies


Description:

The American Sign Language Program at the University of Virginia invites 
applications for a three-year (9 month, non-tenure-track) Lecturer position, 
with chance of renewal, in ASL and Deaf Studies. The appointment begins 
August 25, 2012. Applicants may work in Anthropology, Education, History, 
Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, or a similar field. The teaching load is 
three courses per semester; candidates should be prepared to teach 
advanced ASL language and Deaf Studies courses, with the opportunity to 
design new courses related to their general fields. The successful candidate 
will be expected to enhance the University's rigorous ASL Program and 
perform appropriate university, professional, and community service.

Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in hand by August 25, 2012 and native or near-native 
ASL skills. Demonstrated theoretical or interdisciplinary interests are 
desirable. Candidates should be familiar with current Deaf Studies 
scholarship and have extensive experience with the Deaf community. 
Experience teaching ASL on the college level, familiarity with VISTA Signing 
Naturally curriculum, and American Sign Language Teaching Association 
(ASLTA) certification preferred.

The University of Virginia provides reasonable accommodations under the 
ADA.

To apply, qualified candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through 
Jobs at UVa (see application URL below); search on posting 0608694 and 
electronically attach the following: Cover letter of application, CV, and the 
names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011; however, the position will 
remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to:
Christopher Krentz, Director
American Sign Language Program
ck9m at Virginia.EDU

Questions regarding the application process in Jobs at UVa should be directed 
to:
Anne Zook
rz at Virginia.EDU

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. Deaf people, women, minorities, veterans, and people with 
disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2011 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.virginia.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Christopher Krentz 
	Email: ck9m at virginia.edu 




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