LECTURER, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

The University of Iowa program in American Sign Language invites applications for a non-tenure-track lecturer position for the 2024-2025 academic year, renewable for an additional two years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) and then renewable in three-year increments pending positive teaching reviews and college authorization.  Responsibilities include teaching six courses a year (20-24 s.h.). This could be six sections of ASL per year (maximum 20 students per section) using an immersion curriculum, or a combination of language and specialty courses taught in ASL (such as Interpreting or Deaf Studies courses). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to program development, including curriculum and materials development, organizing conversation hours and other co-curricular activities; to maintain an active professional presence in the field; and develop and maintain an appropriate service portfolio. Summer employment possible if desired, dependent upon program needs and resources. Starting Date: August 21, 2024.  

To apply, go to http://jobs.uiowa.edu , and refer to requisition number 75111. 

Candidates should send to the Search Committee:

• Cover letter


• Curriculum vitae


• Short video of teaching philosophy signed in ASL (Note: Please post the teaching video online and indicate URL in the letter of application and the curriculum vitae.)


• Three letters of recommendation 

Screening begins February 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews may be conducted by videoconference.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check and credential/education verification. 

The Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

• Bachelor's Degree in ASL, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or related field

• Fluency in ASL


• Teaching experience and/or equivalent experience (teaching assistantship, teaching practicum, teaching workshops/conference presentations, mentoring interpreters, etc.)

• Master’s Degree in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, or related field


• Two years’ teaching experience at the college level


• ASLPI minimum score of 3.5 and/or SLPI minimum rating of Advanced and/or American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA) certification and/or National Interpreting Certification (NIC)


• Demonstrated ability to offer upper-level ASL language courses and advanced courses such as ASL/English Interpreting, ASL Linguistics, ASL Literature, Deaf Culture, or Deaf Studies.

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