Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language

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Position Title

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign
Language

About this Opportunity

The Teachers College welcomes applications for an Assistant
Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign
Language.

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Appointment Type

Non-Tenure-track/Contract

Length of Appointment

FT Academic Year

Description

The Teachers College has a full-time contract faculty position
available 2024-25. The faculty member assigned to this position
will assist in teaching and related programming activities in
American Sign Language ( ASL ), aid in collecting data for
departmental reports, providing program input and development, and
support our ASL lab.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution by date of
appointment.

B. Native or near-native fluency in ASL

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

A. Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution in
American Sign Language Studies, Deaf/Deaf Culture Studies, ASL
Linguistics, Special Education with training in ASL, or related
field

B. Earned doctoral degree in American Sign Language Studies,
Deaf/Deaf Culture Studies, ASL Linguistics, or related field.

C. ASLPI 4+ or better.

D. One year experience teaching ASL in the K-12, community,
college/university setting

E. Familiarity with Signing Naturally curriculum

F. Have a strong involvement in the Deaf community.

Required Certifications/Licensures

N/A

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education
verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

None

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.

Department

Special Education:800090

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

7652855700

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202401371F

Number of Vacancies

multiple

Desired Start Date

01/19/2025

Position End Date

Posting Date

10/08/2024

Applications Accepted Through Date

01/31/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will
continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a
sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is
filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to
applicants.)

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official
transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required
at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification
will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare
and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications
and experience align with the elements of the position description
(or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of
our enduring
values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment
to that value in your professional endeavors.

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact the chair of
the personnel selection committee, Dr. Maria Sciuchetti
([email protected]).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
? Cover Letter
? Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents
? Master's Transcripts

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