Urgently Require Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (ASL-English Interpreting) in Tucson, AZ
Job title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (ASL-English Interpreting)
Company: University of Arizona
Job description: Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (ASL-English Interpreting)
Posting Number req16583
Department Disability Psychoeduc Studies
Department Website Link https://www.coe.arizona.edu/dps
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Deaf Studies program has a Career Track (Non-tenure Eligible) Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice for ASL-English interpreting. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic program committed to supporting the needs of students preparing for careers as interpreters in K12 and other settings.
The successful candidate will teach two to four courses each semester and/or facilitate field experiences onsite in Tucson, Arizona (80%) and perform service (20%); provide feedback and advise students; participate in outreach, program initiatives, screening/selection of students; engage with department, college, and university communities; demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.
We seek an individual who can use American Sign Language (ASL) and written/spoken English as instructional languages, has the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, is able to guide students in the learning process toward the achievement of ASL-English interpreting proficiency experience with technology, and able to modify curriculum for online or in-person teaching.
This is a 9-month (academic) teaching position (1.0 FTE) at the Assistant or Associate rank. The position requires teaching in-person courses in the fall and spring semesters. This position is not tenure eligible. The anticipated start date is January 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will remain open until filled. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before September 15, 2023.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach beginning to advanced ASL-English interpreting classes and/or facilitate field placements
- Foster a positive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for students
- Maintain regular office hours
- Implement changes necessary to qualify for, or maintain, CCIE accreditation standards
- Produce and contribute to documents related to teaching and learning within the program
- Establish and maintain a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor
- Engage with program, departmental, college, and university communities for meetings and service
- Engage with local and regional Deaf and interpreting communities for discipline-specific service activities
- Support program recruitment efforts
- Participate in faculty governance through service on departmental committees
- Perform other duties as assigned
- A deep knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community
- Expertise in course and curriculum development
- Possess an earned doctorate degree in interpreting/translation, American Sign Language/linguistics, Deaf studies, Deaf education, education, or a closely related field upon hire.
- Experience with working effectively and collegially with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, staff, faculty, and community.
- Minimum of three years of experience teaching ASL-English interpreting at the community college or university level.
- ASLPI (level 4 or higher) OR SLPI:ASL (Advanced/Advanced Plus or higher rating).
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Clarissa Siebern
[email protected]
Open Date 8/21/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant For a complete application, the following four documents must be submitted:
1. Cover Letter
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. In the first additional document slot: Please provide a statement articulating how your teaching, mentorship, and performance will contribute to the success of all UA students (750 words max)
4. Name and contact information of THREE References (phone and email)
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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