Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language

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Position Title	Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language
About this Opportunity	The Department of Special Education welcomes applicants for an Asst. Lecturer/Asst. Teaching Professor of American Sign Language.
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
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.
Minimum Qualifications	A. Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution. B. Native or near-native fluency in ASL
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications	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.
Required Certifications/Licensures	N/A
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised	None
EEO Statement	Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department	Special Education:800090
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number	765-285-5700

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	202301224F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/15/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date	01/08/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	02/23/2024
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter	In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information	For inquiries, please contact Dr. Scott Dueker, Chair of the personnel selection committee at [email protected] or 765-285-5700.