Non-Tenure Track Faculty

8802BR

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

NTID Liberal Studies

Detailed Job Description

The Department of Liberal Studies at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf invites applications for one faculty position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment for 3 academic years. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

The Visiting Assistant Professor will:
· Participate in the NTID Faculty Fellowship (NFF) program.
· Teach developmental English courses to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
·Attend professional development activities.
· Participate in communication development activities.
· Participate in antiracism, diversity, and inclusion development activities.
· Participate fully in the department’s curricular initiatives and related faculty duties.
· Serve the department, institute, and the community as needed.

The Visiting Assistant Professor will have the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Department/College Description

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf web page is located at https://ntid.rit.edu and the Department of Liberal Studies web page is located at https://www.rit.edu/ntid/liberalstudies. The BS degree in Community Development and Inclusive Leadership and the AS degree in Applied Liberal Arts is housed under DLS. Tutoring in English and liberal arts are offered through DLS. DLS sponsors four research laboratories that are directed by its faculty. Some courses are taught for the College of Liberal Arts by DLS faculty. Come and work for an innovative and exciting department!

Required Minimum Qualifications

· MA, MS in comparative human development or related field.
· Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and familiarity with Deaf culture. Candidates who are not fluent in ASL must commence learning immediately (by enrolling in ASL courses) and be able to demonstrate proficiency within the period specified in the letter of hire. Target proficiency: SLPI rating of Advanced.
· Evidence of experience working in post-secondary classrooms, including serving as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant.
· Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level

MS, MA

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Non-Tenure-Track Visiting

Faculty Rank

Visiting Assistant Professor

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

19-Aug-2024

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply

Apply online at will http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Keyword Search-8802BR. Please submit the following: your online application; cover letter addressing the required qualifications for this position; a curriculum vitae, and upload the following attachments:
· Statement of Diversity Contribution
· Statement of Teaching Philosophy
· List of References

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.