Company Information
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Company Name: Western Oregon University
Website: https://wou.edu/

Job Information
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Job Title: Assistant Professor of ASL Studies
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 09/01/2024
Start Date: N/A
Address:
345 Monmouth Ave. N.
Monmouth, Oregon. 97361
United States

Job Description:
Position Summary:
The American Sign Language Studies (ASL Studies) program in the Division of
Deaf Studies and Professional Studies at Western Oregon University seeks
qualified applicants for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant
Professor positions. In addition, this applicant must have expertise in
teaching ASL to second language and heritage users. Western Oregon University
has a strong commitment to the diversity of its workforce. We encourage
applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. A supplementary
summer appointment is possible, and an excellent benefits package is
included.

The ASL Studies program was first established in 2007 and is the only
University offering a 3rd year of formal ASL acquisition coursework on the
West coast.  The foundation of this program is the acquisition of ASL, and
additional classes focus on Deaf culture and history, which helps students
develop strong background knowledge skills suitable for pursuing careers in
various fields using ASL. This program also is a feeder program for graduate
programs in Interpreting Studies and other related graduate programs.
Additionally, graduates use our program as a gateway to enhance their
education at a higher level using the ASL foundational skills & knowledge
received during their degree program.

We offer a mix of in-person and online courses as well as asynchronous and
synchronous course formats. The majority of ASL course offerings would be
in-person and on campus.

Attending campus meetings and in-person teaching are required; however, we
also encourage flexible course delivery modalities and faculty may be able to
work remotely as agreed upon by the program coordinator and Collective
Bargaining Agreement.



Requirements:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
●	An earned doctorate in Linguistics or a related field such as Curriculum
and Instruction or Language and Teaching;
●	Scholarship (e.g., publication, dissertation research, grants,
presentation…etc) in areas relevant to teaching ASL, linguistics of ASL,
and/or related areas;
●	Evidence of teaching in ASL and related courses;
●	Evidence of commitment to multicultural education, social justice, and
working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:
•	ASLTA Certified;
•	Background in linguistics
•	Evidence of program & curriculum development, coordination, and
leadership experience;
•	Experience of advising students
•	Evidence of online program development and teaching effectiveness

Responsibilities:
•	Teaching load is typically 36 quarter credits per year (courses are 3 or
4 credits each)
•	Work collaboratively in establishing future directions for the program;
•	Be forward thinking and engage in development of program innovations;
•	Teach ASL Studies (language acquisition, linguistics, and/or cultural)
courses as well as advise students;
•	Participate in service and committee work at the division and university
levels as well as professional organizations and conferences; and
•	Engage in scholarly activity (e.g., research, publications, grants).

Required Application materials: You may submit all materials online at
www.wou.edu/prostaffapp [1]
1.	WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty
2.	Letter of application that addresses each qualification of the position.
Please include how your experience, education, and/or training might help us
build a more inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community.
3.	Current Curriculum Vitae
4.	Teaching philosophy statement
5.	Unofficial transcripts for the highest degree earned
6.	Name and contact information for 3 professional references
7.	Review the Board Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Accessibility and respond to the following Diversity questions
8.	Prior to the interview, applicants must provide:
•	Contact information for a minimum of three professional references
•	Three current letters of recommendation (All letters must address
teaching and leadership qualifications.)
•	Evidence of scholarly activities (e.g., publications, presentation
materials…etc)
•	Evidence of teaching (e.g., syllabi, lesson plans, evaluation data…etc)


[1] http://www.wou.edu/prostaffapp


Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Assistant Professor of American Sign Language Studies [2 positions]
URL: https://wou.edu/hr/employment/jobs/


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Application Form, Other
Other: 1.	WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty 2.	Letter of application that addresses each qualification of the position. Please include how your experience, education, and/or training might help us build a more inclusive, colla
Majors Desired:: Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Graphics/Art/Printing, Health Sciences, Interpreting, Liberal Arts, Science, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://wou.edu/hr/employment/jobs/
Additional Instructions:
See Job posting at wou.edu/hr