33.3841, Jobs: American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor of American Sign Language, Wichita State University

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Subject: 33.3841, Jobs: American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor of American Sign Language, Wichita State University

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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:16:43
From: Melissa Ellenz [melissa.ellenz at wichita.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Assistant Professor of American Sign Language, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, USA

 
University or Organization: Wichita State University 
Department: Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Kansas, USA 
Web Address: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/mcll/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of American Sign Language
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

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

Description:

Wichita State University has exciting opportunity for an Assistant Professor
of American Sign Language (ASL) to lead in the development of a new ASL degree
program; teach classes related to the ASL degree; and participate in
curriculum development and activities related to the creation of this new
program. Applicants must be committed to fostering an inclusive environment
and promoting the success of underrepresented students. The College of Liberal
Arts & Sciences has developed a budget specifically for this position and
there is great anticipation as we launch this much needed degree program.

Wichita State University is Kansas’s largest city and major industrial
metropolitan area, with a population of over 750,000. Wichita has a vibrant
and growing community, with a diverse school district yet with a modest cost
of living and a thriving downtown. Wichita State University encourages
applications from applicants with diverse backgrounds and from
underrepresented populations.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices,
educational programs, or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color,
disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital
status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal
background check, as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.

All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU
vision, mission, and values and to help foster an environment rich in
diversity of culture, thoughts, and experience. Candidates for faculty
positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and
empower a diverse student population.

To see the full description and to apply for the position, please visit the
application link below. 

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:
 - Curriculum Vitae
 - Cover Letter
 - Research Philosophy
 - Teaching Philosophy
In addition, please arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation be
sent on your behalf to Dr. Wilson Baldridge at wilson.baldridge at wichita.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the
position has been filled.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/27665 
Contact Information:
	Chairperson & Professor of MCLL Wilson Baldridge 
	Email: wilson.baldridge at wichita.edu 
	Phone: 1(316)978-6645 


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