Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7214386 (Ref:BSU41435)

Posted: February 6, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Special Education has a full-time contract faculty position available in Spring 2024. The faculty member assigned to this position will assist in teaching and related programming activities in Special Education: American Sign Language (ASL), aid in collecting data for departmental reports, providing program input and development, and support our ASL lab.

The Department of Special Education welcomes applicants for an Asst. Lecturer/Asst. Teaching Professor of American Sign Language.

Job Function:

The Department of Special Education has a full-time contract faculty position available in Spring 2024. The faculty member assigned to this position will assist in teaching and related programming activities in Special Education: American Sign Language (ASL), aid in collecting data for departmental reports, providing program input and development, and support our ASL lab.

Minimum Experience:

A. Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
B. Native or near-native fluency in ASL

Preferred Experience:

A. Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution in American Sign Language Studies, Deaf/Deaf Culture Studies, ASL Linguistics, Special Education with training in ASL, or related field
B. Have a Doctorate in American Sign Language Studies, Deaf/Deaf Culture Studies, ASL Linguistics, Special Education with training in ASL, or related field.
C. ASLPI 4+ or better.
D. One year experience teaching ASL in the K-12, community, college/university setting
E. Familiarity with Signing Naturally curriculum
F. Have a strong involvement in the Deaf community.



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Job posting number:#7214386 (Ref:BSU41435)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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