26.815, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Gallaudet University

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Subject: 26.815, Jobs: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Gallaudet University

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Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:42:28
From: Pilar Piñar [pilar.pinar at gallaudet.edu]
Subject: Multiple Languages; Applied Linguistics: Lecturer, Gallaudet University, District of Columbia, USA

University or Organization: Gallaudet University 
Department: World Languages and Cultures
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: http://www.gallaudet.edu/wlc.html
Job Title: Non-tenure track Lecturer position to teach French and Spanish
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): American Sign Language (ase)
                      French (fra) 
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

The Dept. of World Languages and Cultures is seeking candidates for a
non-tenure track 9-month Lecturer appointment to teach French and Spanish
beginning in the fall of 2015.

Position contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

a) Teach and design courses in Spanish and French at all levels;
b) Contribute to the department's International Studies Program as needed
(advising students and facilitating international internship placements and
contacts with Deaf communities abroad);
c) Contingent upon institutional needs, teach and design courses for the
University's interdisciplinary General Studies Program; 
d) Contribute to the Department's study abroad programs and international
internships in Spanish and French-speaking countries;
e) Contribute to the growth of the department into areas such as foreign sign
language. 
f) Demonstrate a profound commitment to high-quality teaching and an interest
in developing innovative pedagogical strategies;
g) Assist the department in fulfilling its mission, particularly with regard
to student recruitment and retention, and provide service to the profession,
the University, and the Department

Requirements

a) Masters degree (minimum) in the foreign language teaching field or a
related field, such as Education, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics. 
b) Native or near native fluency in written French and Spanish.
c) Fluency in ASL [a score of 2.5 or above on the Gallaudet University’s ASL
Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) or the equivalent] or native/ near native
proficiency in a foreign sign language, as well as ability to communicate in
written academic English. For more information regarding Gallaudet
University’s ASL Proficiency Interview, go to
http://www.gallaudet.edu/asldes/aslpi.html
d) Demonstrated experience as a successful language teacher
e) Experience teaching deaf and hard of hearing students at the university or
postsecondary level.
f) An interdisciplinary outlook on education and a willingness to participate
in and design interdisciplinary courses to be co-taught within the framework
of the University's General Studies Program;
g) Experience supporting study abroad programs and/or availability to
accompany student groups abroad;
h) Ability to teach a foreign sign language and previous experience and
contacts with Deaf communities abroad are highly desirable. 
i) Willingness to pursue Ph.D. studies in the foreign language field.

Salary/Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled; screening and interviewing
of applicants will begin immediately.

Application Information: Email letter of interest clearly delineating
qualifications and fit for the job description and requirements, CV, graduate
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to the application email
below.

Contact Information

Dr. Pilar Piñar, Chair
Gallaudet University
Dept. of World Languages and Cultures
Videophone: 202-250-2984
Voice: 202-651-5567

EEO Statement

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from
many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the
diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of
hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with
disabilities, women and veterans to apply for open positions.

About Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University is the world's only university with programs and services
specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.

It was established in 1864 by an Act of Congress, and its charter was signed
by President Abraham Lincoln.

For a more in-depth look into Gallaudet’s 151 year history, please go to
http://www.gallaudet.edu/150/learn_more.html

Application Deadline: 04-Aug-2015 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: WLC.search at gallaudet.edu 
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=University%20Faculty#UF-141215143753 
Contact Information:
	Dr./Dept. Chairperson Pilar Piñar 
	Email: pilar.pinar at gallaudet.edu 

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