The School of Education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD invites applicants for a full-time Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of American Sign Language faculty position.
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The start date for this position is negotiable. The Sign Language Interpreting Program at Augustana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Teaching assignment includes undergraduate courses in American Sign Language,
- Working with colleagues in maintaining the Sign Language Interpreting Lab,
- Advising and recruiting students, and providing service to the university and profession;
- Developing ongoing collaborations with schools, agencies and the community.
Qualifications
- Earned Master’s degree in Linguistics, ASL Teaching or related field preferred,
- ASLTA Certification desired as is previous teaching experience,
- Experience in training interpreters, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Preference for native language user.
- Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, diversity statement, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, Augustana University employment application, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu. Dr. Laurie Daily is the Search Committee Chair (ldaily@augie.edu) If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.