Lecturer-Pool Faculty of World Languages and Cultures (ASL)
Job description
Position Title:
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of World Languages and Cultures (ASL)
Requisition:202000060F
Rank:Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Interim Part-Time
College:College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department:Dept of World Languages and Cultures
Open Date:08/10/2020
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/24456
Contact Name:Leif French, Ph.D.
Title:Chair
Sam Houston State University
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Box 2147
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-1979
Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The American Sign Language (ASL) program at Sam Houston State University is seeking applications for an adjunct instructor to teach American Sign Language courses at the introductory and intermediate levels.
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on-campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
Educational Requirements for the Position:The primary requirement for the position is the completion of 18 graduate credit hours in American Sign Language (i.e., beyond the Bachelor’s degree). The ideal candidate will also have prior experience and a strong interest in teaching ASL at the university level.
Experience Required for the Position:Teaching experience preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:This posting is for Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 semesters.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.