26.4193, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, California State University, Long Beach

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Subject: 26.4193, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, California State University, Long Beach

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Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:06:34
From: Barbara LeMaster [barbara.lemaster at csulb.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, California State University, Long Beach, California, USA

University or Organization: California State University, Long Beach 
Department: Linguistics Department
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://web.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/personnel/jobs/
Job Title: ASL Linguistics #2331
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics 

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

Description:

California State University, Long Beach
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Linguistics
ASL Linguistics Program
Tenure-Track Position Opening

Recruitment Number:	2331

Position: Assistant Professor of ASL Linguistics

Effective Date: August 17, 2016, (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications: 

- Ph.D. Ed.D. in Linguistics or related field, with American Sign Language(ASL) linguistic research specialization.
- Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2016
- Demonstrated potential for teaching and related areas such as research, scholarly and creative activities, commensurate with professional level.
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated excellence in effective teaching of undergraduate and graduate linguistic students.
- Demonstrated successful experience in teaching American Sign Language courses, preferably using the “Signing Naturally” curricula.
- Possession of an ASLTA certification.
- Demonstrated excellence in appropriate level of scholarly and creative activities focused on ASL.
- Ability to work well with local and wider American Deaf communities.

Duties

Teach ASL courses to undergraduate linguistic students in levels one through five. Teach ASL linguistics course(s), and American Deaf Culture course at undergraduate level.  Ability to teach other undergraduate and graduate linguistic courses in applicant’s area of specialization (e.g., syntax, semantics, phonology, language and culture, etc.)  Engage in appropriate departmental, college, university, and community service.  Conduct appropriate-level research on ASL or ASL-related issues.  Connect with, and work with existing faculty to build university relationships with local and wider American Deaf communities. 

Required Documentation:

- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced)
- Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications 
- CV (including current email address and telephone contact number)
- Three current references or letters of recommendation
- Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
- Two samples of scholarly work on American Sign Language or ASL-related work.
- As finalist, provide proof of ASLTA certification, if applicable
- Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, and an official transcript

Submit electronically through the application website below. Any requests for information which must be addressed to:

Dr. Barbara LeMaster, Search Committee Chair
Director of the ASL Linguistics Program
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Linguistics
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0902
CLA-ASL at CSULB.edu
(562) 985-5792

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin (allow a minimum of 30 days from date posted)

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: 18-Mar-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6138 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Barbara LeMaster 
	Email: barbara.lemaster at csulb.edu 
	Phone: 562-985-5037 
	Fax: 562-985-2593 

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