29.4154, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguisitics: Instructor, University of Pittsburgh

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Subject: 29.4154, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguisitics: Instructor, University of Pittsburgh

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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:52:25
From: Allison Thompson [amt79 at pitt.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; Applied Linguisitics: Instructor, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: https://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Instructor of American Sign Language
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

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

Description:

Pending budgetary approval, the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center of the
Department of Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh, seeks applications for
one position of a non-tenure-stream Assistant Instructor for all levels of
American Sign Language instruction. The initial contract will run from
September 1, 2019 through August 30, 2020 and is renewable.

Qualification Requirements:
- MA or PhD in ASL, language teaching, linguistics or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in teaching all levels of ASL in an academic
setting
- Native or near-native ability in ASL
- Good command of spoken and written English

The position will have responsibility for teaching 27 credits, or their
administrative equivalent, per year.

Salary and benefits:
- Access to the University’s retirement program and full medical benefits
- Salary range depends on qualifications and experiences

Apply at the application provided below by uploading:
- A letter of application, 
- A current CV, 
- A teaching statement (including any non-language courses you might be
interested in teaching),
- Proof of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student surveys, peer and supervisor
reviews), 
- A diversity statement, and 
- Three letters of recommendation. 

Questions may be addressed to the contact information provided below.

Women and members of minority groups that are under-represented in academic
are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
employer.



Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2018 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjUy 
Contact Information:
	Faculty Search Committee Anthony Verardi 
	Email: ASL at pitt.edu 


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