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Instructor/Senior Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL)

Employer
University of Oregon
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 12, 2023

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Special Education
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time


Instructor/Senior Instructor, American Sign Language (ASL)

Job no: 531209

Work type: Faculty - Career

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Education, Foreign Languages/Linguistics, Instruction

Department: Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

February 27, 2023, position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and upload a video or submit a link to a video which demonstrates your teaching of an American Sign Language (ASL) concept. The concept should be appropriate for hearing, first year, ASL students.

Department Summary

The College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon is a community of leading researchers and practitioners dedicated to transformational scholarship, integrated teaching, and collaborative practice designed to enhance individual lives and systems within a culture that values diversity and promotes respect and inclusion.

The COE is home to 3 academic departments, 14 academic degree programs, 14 research and outreach units, the HEDCO Institute, and the HEDCO Clinic. All academic departments house both graduate and undergraduate programs addressing the full range of issues present in educational and social systems. Our tenure-track, instructional career, and research career faculty are devoted to inspiring and mentoring the approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students who will be the next generation of educational and social science leaders. The COE faculty, staff, and students have a distinguished record of developing widely adopted, evidence-based assessments and interventions that serve millions of children in thousands of schools across the country and the world. Our faculty, staff, and students also have a common drive: A spirit of discovery that uses research to drive change with the goal of a more equitable, educated, and healthy tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at the College of Education. Our goal at the College of Education is to set our graduates on career-long paths to purposeful, reflective, creative, and meaningful careers; addressing inequity and racial injustice is a thread that runs through our majors and programs while focusing on critical and effective pedagogies. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our college contributes to the enrichment of our college community by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design and deliver solutions.

The Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences is one of four academic departments in the College of Education. It is comprised of three major programs: Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS), School Psychology (SPSY), and Special Education (SPED). The Department offers degrees from undergraduate to master's and doctoral, as well as licensure and endorsement programs. The Special Education and Clinical Sciences Department is involved in collaborative efforts among all COE departments and institutes to support research across the College, outreach activities, and core requirements for the master's and doctoral programs.

Position Summary

The ASL program is housed in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program which is part of the Special Education and Clinical Sciences Department within the College of Education. The ASL courses are taken by undergraduate students across the university because ASL meets the second language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree. ASL is comprised of a two-year language sequence. In addition, we offer a course in American Deaf culture. Content areas include American Sign Language (ASL) and other core program-related courses. This position will be expected to teach eight sections of American Sign Language (ASL) courses per academic year. Duties will include course preparation, classroom teaching, preparation and evaluation of student assignments and exams, and scheduled office hours. The instructor/senior instructor may be involved in the design and development of courses and the integration of ASL courses across the curriculum. Other duties include program, departmental, or college service. All faculty are expected to contribute to the equity and inclusion goals of the college and to incorporate the best inclusive practices indicated in their field of expertise.

This position is a nine-month Career Faculty position in the Instructor classification series. The position's responsibilities are guided by the COE Non-Tenure Track Professional Responsibilities Policy, United Academics' Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the COE's NTTF Policy for Promotion and Review.

The Instructor reports to the Special Education and Clinical Sciences Department Head.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the rank of instructor:
  • Master's degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Education, or a related field
  • Native or Near-Native in signing skills
  • Teaching experience and professional expertise in the field of ASL (e.g., teaching courses, presentations)

    To qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor I, successful candidates must meet all the requirements of Instructor plus 6 years of post-terminal degree experience including the following:
  • Evidence of high-quality teaching and professional expertise in the field as related to the position (e.g., teaching courses, presentations)
  • Participates in undergraduate education (e.g., program committees)
  • Documents service and/or leadership in the field, college, department, and/or program
  • Documents program coordination or comparable leadership responsibilities and contributions to the undergraduate education program
  • Scholarly contributions to the field as appropriate (e.g., develop and publish teaching or clinical materials, publish in the practice literature, grant applications)

    To qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor II, successful candidates must meet all the requirements of Senior Instructor I plus 12 years of post-terminal degree experience including the following:
  • Active leadership responsibilities in a variety of areas including but not limited to, curriculum development, program development, and program evaluation of undergraduate education.
  • Widening of the scope of impact and audience of scholarly activities as appropriate (e.g., having a state or national office, develop and publish teaching or clinical materials, publish in the practice literature, write grant applications)

    Professional Competencies

  • Knowledge of Deaf Culture
  • Demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication skills that will enhance community relations and support undergraduate student training.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Three academic years of experience teaching ASL and related courses at the university level.
  • Ability to teach ASL to second language learners in first-year and second-year ASL courses.
  • Ability to teach Introduction to American Deaf Culture course.
  • Interest and skills in working with ASL clubs and community events.

    University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

    UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

    In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.



    To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531209/instructorsenior-instructor-american-sign-language-asl



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