University or Organization: Northeastern University
Department: American Sign Language and Interpreting Education
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA
Web Address: https://cssh.northeastern.edu/asl/
Job Title: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer
Job Rank: Lecturer, Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Sociolinguistics

Required Language(s): American Sign Language (ase)

Description:

The mission of the American Sign Language (ASL) & Interpreting Education program at Northeastern is to instill awareness about Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people’s rich contributions to our diverse, multi-cultural, multi-lingual society, and to prepare students for careers in sign language interpreting or in related professions, where their linguistic and cultural knowledge, and professional skills will advance social equity and resilience in the American Deaf Community. The program is nationally accredited by the Commission Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). It is housed in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, which is a leader in the Experiential Liberal Arts (www.northeastern.edu/cssh/about/deans-welcome). Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a dynamic and highly selective urban research university in the center of Boston. Grounded in its signature co-op program, Northeastern provides unprecedented global experiential learning opportunities.

Responsibilities:

The American Sign Language & Interpreting Education (ASLIE) Program of Northeastern University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer starting August 19, 2024. This is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure track academic year teaching appointment that is renewable. There is rich opportunity to contribute to our nationally recognized interpreting program through progressive pedagogy, a lens of interpreting as social justice, promotion of ASL and Deaf cultural studies, and our commitment to community engagement through experiential learning.

The full-time position involves teaching six classes per academic year in the areas of ASL-English interpretation and translation skills courses, interpreting practice, ethical decision-making, and/or ASL, Deaf studies, and sign language (ASL) linguistics. Faculty will contribute to Deaf community and stakeholder engagement, curriculum planning, student recruitment, and fieldwork practicum relationships, as well as serve on committees and pursue professional development. Interpretation & Translation faculty apply their knowledge of interpreting pedagogy and assessment, and scholarly advancements in the discipline to teach interpreting theory and skills-specific content across varied interpreting courses; they also maintain professional interpreting credentials and practice to connect practical skills with teaching and research. Faculty apply knowledge of multi-cultural studies, sign linguistics, and theories of social and racial equity to teaching approaches. There is an established promotion ladder from Assistant to Associate to Full Teaching Professor and opportunity for multi-year contracts.

Qualifications

- At the time of appointment, candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree in Interpretation/translation, American Sign Language, Linguistics, Deaf Studies or a related field.
- Applicants should have ASL proficiency equivalent to level 4 or higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview.
- Preferred candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence and contributions to sign language interpreting studies, ASL second language learning and assessment, sign language linguistics, and/or Deaf Studies.
- Experience with multicultural curriculum design is a plus.
- Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) is preferred.
- Proficiency with academic learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard and other sign language teaching technology (i.e., GoReact) is desired.

The College is deeply committed to fostering excellence through diversity and welcomes nominations and applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia.

Candidates who have native or near-native fluency in ASL and/or who are Deaf are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mailing Address for Applications:

Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Web Address for Applications: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Lecturer--Senior-Lecturer-or-Principal-Lecturer_R126953
Contact Information:
Lori Whynot
Email: [email protected]