35.1809, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Northeastern University

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Subject: 35.1809, Jobs: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Northeastern University

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Date: 17-Jun-2024
From: Kathleen Perry [k.perry at northeastern.edu]
Subject: American Sign Language; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor, Northeastern University

University or Organization: Northeastern University
Department: American Sign Language and Interpreting Education
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA
Web Address: https://cssh.northeastern.edu/asl/
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Linguistic
Theories; Sociolinguistics

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

Description:

The mission of the American Sign Language (ASL) & Interpreting
Education program at Northeastern is to instill awareness about Deaf,
hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people’s rich contributions to our
diverse, multi-cultural, multi-lingual society, and to prepare
students for careers in sign language interpreting or in related
professions, where their linguistic and cultural knowledge, and
professional skills will advance social equity and resilience in the
American Deaf Community. The program is nationally accredited by the
Commission Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). It is housed in
the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, which is a leader in
the Experiential Liberal Arts
(www.northeastern.edu/cssh/about/deans-welcome). Founded in 1898,
Northeastern University is a dynamic and highly selective urban
research university in the center of Boston. Grounded in its signature
co-op program, Northeastern provides unprecedented global experiential
learning opportunities.

Responsibilities:

The American Sign Language & Interpreting Education (ASLIE) Program of
Northeastern University invites applications for a full-time
Assistant, Associate, or Senior Academic Specialist starting August
19, 2024. This is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure track academic year
teaching appointment that is renewable. There is rich opportunity to
contribute to our nationally recognized interpreting program through
progressive pedagogy, a lens of interpreting as social justice,
promotion of ASL and Deaf cultural studies, and our commitment to
community engagement through experiential learning.

The full-time position involves teaching six classes per academic year
in the areas of ASL-English interpretation and translation skills
courses, interpreting practice, ethical decision-making, and/or ASL,
Deaf studies, and sign language (ASL) linguistics. Faculty will
contribute to Deaf community and stakeholder engagement, curriculum
planning, student recruitment, and fieldwork practicum relationships,
as well as serve on committees and pursue professional development.
Interpretation & Translation faculty apply their knowledge of
interpreting pedagogy and assessment, and scholarly advancements in
the discipline to teach interpreting theory and skills-specific
content across varied interpreting courses; they also maintain
professional interpreting credentials and practice to connect
practical skills with teaching and research. Faculty apply knowledge
of multi-cultural studies, sign linguistics, and theories of social
and racial equity to teaching approaches. There is an established
promotion ladder from Assistant to Associate to Full Teaching
Professor and opportunity for multi-year contracts.

Qualifications

 - At the time of appointment, candidates must have a minimum of a
master’s degree in Interpretation/translation, American Sign Language,
Linguistics, Deaf Studies or a related field.
 - Applicants should have ASL proficiency equivalent to level 4 or
higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview.
 - Preferred candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence and
contributions to sign language interpreting studies, ASL second
language learning and assessment, sign language linguistics, and/or
Deaf Studies.
 - Experience with multicultural curriculum design is a plus.
 - Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
and/or the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) is
preferred.
 - Proficiency with academic learning management systems such as
Canvas or Blackboard and other sign language teaching technology
(i.e., GoReact) is desired.

The College is deeply committed to fostering excellence through
diversity and welcomes nominations and applications from members of
groups underrepresented in academia.

Candidates who have native or near-native fluency in ASL and/or who
are Deaf are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: l.whynot at northeastern.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.c
om/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant--Associate-or-Senior-Ac
ademic-Specialist_R125681
Contact Information:
        Lori Whynot
        Email: l.whynot at northeastern.edu

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