Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Indiana seeks an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language. The role involves teaching ASL, supporting program development, and engaging with the community. Join a collaborative environment committed to inclusiveness and student success.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• Native or near-native fluency in ASL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and related programming activities in ASL.
• Aid in collecting data for departmental reports.

Skills

Fluency in ASL

Teaching

Community Involvement

Education

MA or MS degree

Doctoral degree in ASL Studies

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.
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The Teachers College welcomes applications for an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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The Teachers College has (2) full-time contract faculty position available 2024-25. The faculty member assigned to this position will assist in teaching and related programming activities in American Sign Language (ASL), aid in collecting data for departmental reports, providing program input and development, and support our ASL lab.

A. Earned MA or MS degree from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
B. Native or near-native fluency in ASL

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. Earned doctoral degree in American Sign Language Studies, Deaf/Deaf Culture Studies, ASL Linguistics, 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.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Position Title	Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of American Sign Language
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
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Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
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Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
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Department	Special Education:800090
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Department Email or Phone Number	7652855700

Posting Detail Information

For nominations and questions about this opportunity, please contact Kyla McKillip, Senior Administrative Specialist to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture, at [e-mail]

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact the chair of the personnel selection committee, Dr. Maria Sciuchetti ([e-mail]).

Posting Number	202401371F
Number of Vacancies	multiple
Desired Start Date	01/19/2025
Position End Date
Posting Date	10/08/2024
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.)	06/01/2025
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.
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