East Tennessee State University
Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language
East Tennessee State University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language
The Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University seeks qualified instructors to fill part-time positions teaching courses in American Sign Language. The successful candidates’ primary duties will be to teach beginning and intermediate courses in ASL. These are temporary positions, filled on a semester-by-semester basis with some opportunity for renewal; positions do not include benefits. Located in Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, East Tennessee State University is a state-assisted and Carnegie-classified Doctoral Research Intensive University of more than 15,000 students. Responsibilities and Requirements
Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications must be submitted through ETSU's online application system. Applicants should upload a cover letter addressing job functions and required/preferred qualifications; curriculum vitae, or resume; copies of graduate transcripts. Demonstrated commitment to student success, active learning, and community engagement, in particular with the deaf community. Demonstrated ability to use a Learning Management System and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate student learning inside and outside of the classroom. Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf Studies, Sign Language Education, Linguistics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. OR Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields with documented evidence of significant teaching experience and/or relevant certification. Demonstrated fluency in ASL. Acceptable evidence may include an ASLPI rating of 3+/4, an SLPI rating of Advanced, or a teaching demonstration submitted with the application materials. Preferred Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in ASL. American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification. Evidence of having passed a state-level ASL performance exam. ASLPI score of 4+ or ALPI score of Advanced Plus. At least 2 years experience teaching ASL in a post-secondary setting. East Tennessee State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities.
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The Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University seeks qualified instructors to fill part-time positions teaching courses in American Sign Language. The successful candidates’ primary duties will be to teach beginning and intermediate courses in ASL. These are temporary positions, filled on a semester-by-semester basis with some opportunity for renewal; positions do not include benefits. Located in Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, East Tennessee State University is a state-assisted and Carnegie-classified Doctoral Research Intensive University of more than 15,000 students. Responsibilities and Requirements
Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications must be submitted through ETSU's online application system. Applicants should upload a cover letter addressing job functions and required/preferred qualifications; curriculum vitae, or resume; copies of graduate transcripts. Demonstrated commitment to student success, active learning, and community engagement, in particular with the deaf community. Demonstrated ability to use a Learning Management System and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate student learning inside and outside of the classroom. Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf Studies, Sign Language Education, Linguistics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. OR Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields with documented evidence of significant teaching experience and/or relevant certification. Demonstrated fluency in ASL. Acceptable evidence may include an ASLPI rating of 3+/4, an SLPI rating of Advanced, or a teaching demonstration submitted with the application materials. Preferred Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in ASL. American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) certification. Evidence of having passed a state-level ASL performance exam. ASLPI score of 4+ or ALPI score of Advanced Plus. At least 2 years experience teaching ASL in a post-secondary setting. East Tennessee State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities.
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