35.2976, Jobs: Deaf Sign Language; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Instructional Professor (open-rank) of American Sign Language, The University of Chicago

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Subject: 35.2976, Jobs: Deaf Sign Language; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Instructional Professor (open-rank) of American Sign Language, The University of Chicago

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Date: 25-Oct-2024
From: Tracy Davis [tracyd at uchicago.edu]
Subject: Deaf Sign Language; American Sign Language; General Linguistics: Instructional Professor (open-rank) of American Sign Language, The University of Chicago


University or Organization: The University of Chicago
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/
Job Title: Instructional Professor (open-rank) of American Sign
Language
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

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

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites
applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible position of
Instructional Professor (open-rank) of American Sign Language starting
on September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected
candidate will be appointed as Assistant, Associate, or Full
Instructional Professor depending on qualifications and experience.
The initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, renewable upon
successful review, with longer initial terms possible based on the
rank offered to the selected candidate.

Responsibilities will include teaching 7 language courses per academic
year on the quarter system, as well as: organizing community-based
cultural activities to enhance the experience of students studying ASL
and to help them learn about Deaf culture; conducting independent
studies for students interested in advanced topics in ASL as directed;
and participating in collaborative efforts to develop new curricula
and courses beyond introductory language instruction (e.g. advanced
language courses organized around topics like Deaf storytelling and
literature, cultural studies, history, and diversity in American sign
language traditions). The Instructional Professor of ASL will also
have the opportunity to collaborate with the group of scholars working
on sign languages in several departments at the University.
Instructional Professors of all ranks are expected to engage in
regular professional development.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have at least a Master’s degree or
equivalent in Sign Language Teaching, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or a
closely related field; native or near-native proficiency in ASL; a
minimum of one year experience teaching ASL at the college or
post-secondary level; demonstrated experience developing an ASL
curriculum; and demonstrated experience with using instructional
technology.

Preferred qualifications include: ASL proficiency sufficient to teach
the language at the College level, demonstrated by, e.g., ASLPI
proficiency level of 4 or better, or by other means; experience
working with students with diverse backgrounds and/or who have
challenges to learning; ability to collaborate with colleagues and
coordinators to develop expanded curriculum and offerings in ASL and
Deaf Studies; knowledge of research and best practices in Deaf
Culture; and desire to be part of the intellectual life of the
University.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of
Chicago’s recruitment website at https://apply.interfolio.com/157866.
Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and continue
until the position is filled or the posting is closed.

- CV
- Cover Letter that addresses professional formation, teaching
experience, and the candidate’s approach to ASL language pedagogy
- Teaching Statement
- Sample Syllabus/Syllabi
- Contact information for three potential recommenders who may be
asked to provide a letter on the candidate’s behalf

Optional materials:

- Course evaluations (if available)

Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be
asked to provide additional materials following the initial review of
applications. Questions may be directed to Tracy Davis at
tracyd at uchicago.edu.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered
by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the
Service Employees International Union. This position is contingent
upon budgetary approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a
faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints;
with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of
expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members. We
seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals,
and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement,
and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at
https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity. The University of
Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national
or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability,
military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected
classes under the law. For additional information please see the
University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a
reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should
call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with their
request.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: dbrentari at uchicago.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/157866
Contact Information:
        Professor Diane Brentari
        Email: dbrentari at uchicago.edu



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