ASL Lecturer

Title

Lecturer in American Sign Language

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IUPUI Department of World Languages and Cultures – School of Liberal Arts

Position Summary

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer in American Sign Language with expertise in teaching ASL at all proficiency levels. This ten-month, renewable, non-tenure track appointment begins August 1, 2023.

 

This position is benefits-eligible with the opportunity for promotion. IUPUI welcomes applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.

 

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offer a full range of ASL language courses. The person in this position will teach four undergraduate ASL classes per semester (80%) and will have service responsibilities (20%) including interaction with students in the ASL lab, participation in department and university faculty activities, and networking with the Deaf community.

 

IUPUI is an urban-serving institution whose commitment to diversity and community engagement is embodied within its mission and vision. IUPUI is a dynamic campus of nearly 25,000 students and more than 8,500 faculty and staff. As an anchor institution within the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI has been recognized for excellence in civic engagement and community partnerships. US News & World Report has recognized IUPUI as in the top twenty national universities for Best Undergraduate Teaching.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

 

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse learning environment and supporting the professional development of all individuals. IU prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Indiana University is also a provider of ADA services.

Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in American Sign Language or related field ASL teaching experience Commitment to fostering a diverse and equitable learning environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Department Contact for Questions

Kathryn Lauten, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, e-mail: lkauten@iupui.edu

phone: (317) 274-2497

ATTN: ASL Lecturer Search
Department of World Languages and Cultures,
425 University Blvd., Cavanaugh Hall 545
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented evidence of Teaching excellence to meet the needs of diverse learners Proficiency teaching multiple modalities (face to face, hybrid, and online) Proficiency with various instructional technologies such as Canvas, Zoom, and GoReact Involvement in local, state, and national organizations that promote bests practices in ASL Education Proficient at navigating cross-cultural communication in an academic setting Involvement in the Deaf community Experience with curriculum development and improvement Ability to teach ASL-English Interpreting courses a plus

Salary and Rank

$40,000 - $46,000/FLX

Special Instructions

Candidates should submit their letter of application with comments on teaching philosophy and commitment to DEI, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, and contact information for three references at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

NOTE: IU requires that all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption to be employed.

 

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process must notify the search committee chair a reasonable time in advance:

Kathryn Lauten, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, e-mail: lkauten@iupui.edu

phone: (317) 274-2497

 

ATTN: ASL Lecturer Search
Department of World Languages and Cultures,
425 University Blvd., Cavanaugh Hall 545
Indianapolis, IN 46202

For Best Consideration Date

01/03/2023

Expected Start Date

08/01/2023

OAA #

IU-100226-2022