Lecturer

Teach and develop American Sign Language and related courses both in-class and online.
Provide leadership over the development of ASL curriculum/programs.
Provide leadership over the TTU Sign Language club.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in American Sign Language or related field, or Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in American Sign Language or related field.
Experience teaching American Sign Language classes at the college/university level.
Certification from ASLTA or other acceptable certifying body (e.
g.
, RID, NIC, CDI, CI/CT, AVLIC, etc.
) or commitment to pursue certification.
Fluency in ASL.
Knowledge and skills in ASL pedagogy and content development.
Preferred Qualifications A minimum of two years of successful experience teaching American Sign Language classes at the college/university level.
Experience teaching online courses.
Experience working collaboratively with the Deaf community.
Experience working with student organizations supporting the deaf community.
Experience using online Learning Management Systems (Brightspace).
Compensation and Benefits Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Full-time, nine month, non-tenure-track position to begin August 2024.
Three year contract renewable based on satisfactory performance review.
Benefits Information Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package.
Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays.
Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date 03/06/2024 Screening Date 04/20/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application that addresses the required qualifications and duties, curriculum vitae (with pertinent experience), teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter.
Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility.
Applications without all required materials are considered incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Transcripts List of References Letter of Application Optional Documents Resume Letter of Reference Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Transcripts 2 Transcripts 3 Other Documents Other Documents 2 Other Documents 3 Licenses/Certs