Cornell University, Department of Linguistics

Position ID:Cornell-Department of Linguistics-TCHNGASSOC [#19051, WDR-00027211]
Position Title: American Sign Language Teaching Associate
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Appl Deadline:2021/08/10 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2021/07/28, finished 2021/10/08, listed until 2021/08/10)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of Linguistics seeks to hire a Teaching Associate in American Sign Language (ASL). This appointment is a part-time, one semester appointment, with possible renewal based on need and funding.

The Teaching Associate will teach two classes during the fall 2021 semester. Successful candidates will have the ability to teach two sections of ASL 1101 and assist with course development, student consultations, test administration and grading, using technology to enhance learning, and other teaching-related duties.

Candidates
  • must possess a BA/BS degree and native or near native level fluency in ASL.
  • must be available to teach Mondays through Thursdays, 2:40-3:30 pm and 3:45-4:25pm.
  • must have least one year experience teaching ASL at the university level. -
  • Master's Degree in ASL or related field and a minimum of two years teaching experience with Signing Naturally curriculum in a university preferred.
Deadline for applications is August 6, 2021. Electronic submission of application through Academic Jobs Online is required. Submit a letter of application, CV, and three names of references. Inquiries can be made via e-mail to Gretchen Ryan at lingdept@cornell.edu.



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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


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