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Adjunct, Deaf Studies and Deaf Education

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Lamar University
Location
Beaumont, TX, TX
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Summary

The Department offers coursework at the undergraduate level in American Sign Language (BA-ASL with three tracks: K-12 Instruction, Educational Interpreting, and Advocacy). At the graduate level, the department offers a master’s degree in Deaf Studies and a master’s degree in Deaf Education (with teacher certification). Additionally, the department has a long-standing doctorate in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. Adjunct faculty report to the Program Director for their area or the Department Chair in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education.

The Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education seeks candidates qualified to teach courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels of instruction in the department curriculum. This is a part-time, pooled position filled on an as-needed basis.Essential Job Functions

  • Teach courses at assigned times using current pedagogical methods, keeping accurate records of students’ grades.
  • Maintain effective and timely communication with students, department chair, and other university personnel as appropriate.
    • Minimum and Desired Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:
  • Applicants should hold a graduate degree in the relevant teaching discipline or a closely related field.
  • Additional qualifications may be required depending on accreditation standards or departmental needs.
  • The University seeks a person with knowledge, skills, and proficiencies in providing training to students in careers related to Deaf Education, ASL/English Interpretation, or Deaf Studies.
  • The successful candidate will have: An earned graduate degree in Deaf Education, American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, or a closely related field. Individuals with a BA/BS +18 hours will be considered,
  • Knowledge of the Deaf community and extensive personal and professional experience within it, along with fluency in American Sign Language.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
    • Desired Qualifications:
  • Native or near-native ASL fluency.
  • Minimum three years of K-12 or university teaching experience.
  • Ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and its practices.
  • Knowledge regarding curriculum and instruction for K-12 deaf and hard-of-hearing children, ASL/English interpretation strategies, or post-secondary ASL instruction
    • Supplemental Information

    Key Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated work experience in collaborating with colleagues who exhibit positive collegiality.
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and a vision to work within the department.
  • Effective communication in the classroom, online, and meeting settings.
  • Respectful engagement with students, colleagues, and community partners in a professional manner.Effective utilization of technology for teaching, scholarship, and administrative tasks.
    • Physical Requirements:
  • The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational.
    • Job Conditions:
  • Indoors. Classroom, and/or online instructional settings.

    • Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

    Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

    Organization

    Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

    Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

    Academics

    A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

    Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have: 

    • Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
    • Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
    • Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
    • Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

    Athletics

    Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

    LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

    Campus Life

    A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

    Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

    Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

    Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

    • Join a fraternity or sorority
    • Get involved in community service
    • Delve into a cause
    • Nurture spiritual beliefs
    • Start networking in future professions
    • Do all of the above.

    LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

    History

    Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

    Visit/Apply

    Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

    To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions

     

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