LINGUIST List 17.3184
Tue Oct 31 2006
Jobs: ASL and Deaf Studies: Asst Prof, University of Virginia
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1. Melody
Palmer,
ASL and Deaf Studies: Asst Prof, University of Virginia, VA, USA
Message 1: ASL and Deaf Studies: Asst Prof, University of Virginia, VA, USA
Date: 30-Oct-2006
From: Melody Palmer <melodyvirginia.edu>
Subject: ASL and Deaf Studies: Asst Prof, University of Virginia, VA, USA
University or Organization: University of Virginia Department: American Sign Language Program Web Address: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/asl/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: ASL and Deaf Studies Required Language(s): American Sign Language (ase)
Description:
The American Sign Language Program at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in ASL and Deaf Studies. Applicants may work in Anthropology, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, or a similar field. Appointments will be joint between ASL and an appropriate department. The teaching load is four courses per year; candidates should be prepared to teach advanced ASL language and Deaf Studies courses as well as classes in their general fields. The successful candidate will be expected to enhance the University's growing ASL Program, contribute to their home department, and perform appropriate university, professional, and community service.
Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in hand by August of 2007 and native or near-native ASL skills. Demonstrated theoretical or interdisciplinary interests, as well as evidence of scholarly potential and/or accomplishment, are desirable. Candidates should be familiar with current Deaf Studies scholarship and have extensive experience with the Deaf community. Experience teaching ASL on the college level, familiarity with VISTA Signing Naturally curriculum, and American Sign Language Teaching Association (ASLTA) certification preferred.
The position will begin in August of 2007. To ensure full consideration, submit letter of application, CV, and the names of three references by December 1, 2006. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
Deaf people, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides appropriate accommodations under the ADA.
Address for Applications: Pofessor Christopher Krentz, Director American Sign Language Program University of Virginia P.O. Box 400808 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4008 USA
Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2006 (Open until filled)
Contact Information: Professor Christopher Krentz Email: ck9mvirginia.edu Phone: 434-924-6692 Fax: 434-924-6700
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