Job announcement

[Grushkin, Donald A.]

The American Sign Language program at California State University-Sacramento
is a rapidly growing program, and we are seeking qualified faculty to fill a
tenure-track position.  Note the screening date is November; please ignore
this and send in your applications if you are interested.  We are hoping to
receive a pool of applicants by April 25.  If you are interested in the
position, please send in your application and feel free to contact me if you
have any questions.  The job announcement is posted below:

Donald A. Grushkin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Coordinator, ASL Program
Eureka Hall Rm. 312 (Campus Zip # 6079)
California State University, Sacramento 95819
(916) 278-6622 Voice; 278-3465 TTY

        ANNOUNCEMENT OF A VACANCY
TENURE-TRACK OR LECTURER POSITION
IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Beginning Fall Semester 2003
(Website: http://edweb.csus.edu)
________________________________________________________________________ No.
80
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) invites applications from
individuals interested in joining our dynamic and growing faculty.  With a
current student population in excess of 25,000, CSUS, the capital University
is one of the larger campuses in the 23 campus California State University
system, the largest system of higher education in the nation.  The
University is organized around seven colleges.  There are approximately
1,500 faculty who provide programs of instruction leading towards bachelor's
degrees in 60 disciplines, master's degrees in
40 disciplines and one joint doctoral program.

Sacramento is a high growth metropolitan area with a population of
approximately 1.7 million.  As California's capital, Sacramento is an
advantageous setting for premier academic programs.  As a major metropolitan
University, CSUS is committed to providing leadership in addressing
significant regional needs and to enriching our liberal arts tradition.  The
proximity of CSUS to the California legislature and other agencies of state
and federal government provides unparalleled opportunities for faculty and
students to participate in public service through policy research,
internships, and employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:              Earned doctorate, enrolled in a doctoral program or
have completed a Master's degree in Sign Language/Deaf Studies,
Interpreting, Linguistics, Special Education, School Psychology or related
field.  Candidates with a Master's degree only will be appointed as a
Lecturer with possible reappointment for up to 2 years dependent on budget,
curricular need, satisfactory performance and student enrollment.  For ABD
candidates, the  position is temporary with possible conversion to
tenure-track upon completion of doctorate by December 31, 2005 dependent on
budget, curricular need, satisfactory performance and student enrollment.
An earned doctorate is required for a tenure-track position.

Special Knowledge       Native or near-native competency in American Sign
Language.  Experience teaching ASL and/or sign language interpreting at the
college level.  Ability to develop and teach a sign language interpreting
curriculum preferred.

 Abilities/Experience:  Education and training related to ASL, the Deaf
community and its culture.  Must be able
                                        to teach American Sign Language and
related coursework.  Sensitivity to and
                                        understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic
                                        backgrounds of California college
students.  Several years' experience as sign language or
                                        Deaf/Relay interpreter preferred.
Curriculum development experience a plus.










Tenure-track or Lecturer Position of American Sign Language
Position No.  80


Assignment:

        Duties will consist of teaching in a large program of Beginning,
Intermediate and Advanced ASL classes that lead to a certificate.
Assignment will include collaborating in the development of an ASL
laboratory and the opportunity to develop other classes related to the
culture of deafness for eventual development of a Bachelor's degree in
ASL/Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or other related fields.  May be asked to
teach evenings and/or weekends.

        Maintaining regular and close contact with the deaf community and
community colleges in the college service area as related to the curriculum
is required.

        Responsibilities also include student advising, university service,
ongoing scholarly activity and community involvement.


Appointment/Salary:  Tenure-track Assistant Professor level if candidate
possesses required earned doctorate; Lecturer level if candidate possess MA
or ABD.  For ABD candidates, the position may be converted to tenure track
if the doctorate is completed by December 31, 2005.  Salary negotiable based
on experience and qualifications.


Application:

        Transcripts, vita, three letters of recommendation and a letter of
interest that addresses qualifications outlined in this announcement will be
required.  Applications will be screened continuously beginning November 4,
2002.  Position is open until filled.  Mail your materials to CSU,
Sacramento; College of Education;
        Dr. William Harris, Chair; Department of Special Education,
Rehabilitation, and School Psychology; 6000 J Street; Sacramento, CA
95819-6079.