Instructional Assistant Professor - ASL Interpreting

Organization
The American Sign Language Interpreting (ASLI) Program at the University of Houston, housed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, invites applicants for a nine-month, non-tenure-track instructional assistant faculty position, effective Fall 2023. Instructional faculty are full members of the department faculty and are expected to demonstrate excellence in the areas of teaching, service and community engagement.

The department supports faculty through opportunities for research and professional development, and promotes engagement regionally, nationally, and internationally. Minimum qualifications include: earned doctorate in Deaf Studies, Interpretation/Translation or a related field, native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language, ASLTA/RID/BEI certification, five or more years direct teaching experience in a postsecondary environment, and supervisory experience of intern/practicum students.

Responsibilities may include: 

teach a variety of undergraduate courses on any of the following topics: interpreting/translation studies, sociolinguistic and regional varieties in signing communities, professional/ethical standards when working within bilingual communities, or ASL/Deaf education teacher education offer and promote professional development opportunitiesestablish or enhance additional strategic partnerships with community and university members to promote program developmentdevelop and supervise experiential learning experiences and internship/practicum opportunities for students andconduct research or scholarly activity.

The University of Houston, a Carnegie designated Tier One public research university, is centrally located in the vibrant international city of Houston, Texas. Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation and it is a dynamic cultural and business center. The University of Houston is centrally located, with convenient access to downtown and the nationally and internationally recognized Texas Medical Center. Each year, we educate over 46,000 students and we are one of the most culturally diverse campuses in the U.S. The ASLI Program (https://uh.edu/asli)  engages with approximately 300 undergraduate students per year and accepts approximately 20 students to the major per year. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include: letter of interest with stated qualifications for the position, a link to an ASL video (maximum 7 minutes) outlining the applicant’s teaching philosophy and summary of professional and teaching experience, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Copies of representative scholarly work and summaries of supervisory and/or teaching evaluations are also welcome. Transcripts from all educational institutions and written letters of recommendation will be requested from final candidates. Questions regarding the application or position may be forwarded to Sharon Hill, ASLI Program Director at [email protected]

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Description
Earned doctorate in Deaf Studies, Interpretation/Translation or a related field, native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language, ASLTA/RID/BEI certification, five or more years direct teaching experience in a postsecondary environment, and supervisory experience of intern/practicum students.

Organization: H0087 Communication Disorders
Employee Status: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting: Oct 10, 2022, 2:09:55 PM