25-60 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies
Company:
West Chester University
Job Location:
West Chester, 19383
Category:
Sign Language
Type:
Full-Time
Location: West Chester University, PA
Job Number: 25-60
Department: College of Arts & Humanities
Division: Languages & Cultures
Opening Date: 11/26/2024
Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Languages and Cultures invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies position. The position begins in August 2025.
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The Department of Languages and Cultures, home to the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies programs, is dedicated to the teaching of languages and the preparation of language-teaching professionals to be knowledgeable in the facts and issues that inform second language education. As part of this dedication, we promote student and community understanding of the languages that we teach and the cultures that these languages represent. We are a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to local and global communities. Learn more about West Chester University's American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies Program.
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate courses in the ASL and Deaf Studies programs. Courses may be offered in-person, online, and/or hybrid during the day or evening in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department's students. The person's experience, expertise, and specialized training will serve to strengthen departments on and off campus efforts. The successful candidate will join the growing ASL & Deaf Studies programs in a diverse department committed to student success. The incumbent will complete a distance education training program within the first two years of employment.
Responsibilities include:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in January 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration
West Chester University has joined EAB's Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Number: 25-60
Department: College of Arts & Humanities
Division: Languages & Cultures
Opening Date: 11/26/2024
Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Languages and Cultures invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies position. The position begins in August 2025.
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The Department of Languages and Cultures, home to the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies programs, is dedicated to the teaching of languages and the preparation of language-teaching professionals to be knowledgeable in the facts and issues that inform second language education. As part of this dedication, we promote student and community understanding of the languages that we teach and the cultures that these languages represent. We are a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to local and global communities. Learn more about West Chester University's American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies Program.
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate courses in the ASL and Deaf Studies programs. Courses may be offered in-person, online, and/or hybrid during the day or evening in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department's students. The person's experience, expertise, and specialized training will serve to strengthen departments on and off campus efforts. The successful candidate will join the growing ASL & Deaf Studies programs in a diverse department committed to student success. The incumbent will complete a distance education training program within the first two years of employment.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies programs. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned based on department needs
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications
- Serve the Department, College, University, and the community through participation in various committees
- Mentor and advise students
- Perform other duties as assigned
- A doctorate in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, Modern Languages, TESOL, Linguistics, Educational Leadership, Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Theater/Performing Arts, or closely related field. ABDs will be considered - must be completed by the time of appointment
- Specialized training in Deaf Studies or a similar Deaf-specific field
- Native or near native proficiency in American Sign Language
- Active participation in research and/or scholarly activity
- Active participation in the Deaf community
- Experience teaching American Sign Language
- Specialization in American Sign Language pedagogy; and/or
- Experience teaching courses at a college level; and/or
- Participation in curricular development in American Sign Language and Deaf studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in January 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy (Include connection to the Deaf community)
- Sample publication, a written piece prepared for publication, or a sample of your dissertation
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, as proven by student evaluations (if available) and/or other documentation
- List of three references with contact information (Name, email, and telephone number). References will be electronically contacted for letter of reference
- Unofficial transcript (Official transcripts will be requested prior to hire.)
- Diversity Statement (See below):
West Chester University has joined EAB's Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
