The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) resides within the highly ranked College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee. TPTE faculty members are characterized by high research productivity, teaching excellence, and a strong commitment to the department's mission of “advancing equity through excellence in education.”

TPTE is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member to teach in the areas of American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL Education, and to supervise students in their field placements. This position is affiliated with the Deaf Studies team within the TPTE department consisting of ASL, ASL Education, Deaf Education, and Educational Interpreting programs.

Position

TPTE is seeking applications to fill a non-tenure track position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in ASL Education. The position begins August 1, 2022

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include: (1) an earned doctorate in ASL, Linguistics, Interpreting, Education, Language and Culture, Second Language Learning, or a highly related field; (2) at least 3 years teaching experience in Pre K-12; (3) fluency in ASL as demonstrated with a minimum Advanced or higher on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview(SLPI) or 4.0 on the ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI); (3) knowledge of the ACTFL and ASLTA Standards (4) active participation with professional organizations at the state and/or national level; (5) experience in regard to cultural, linguistic, gender, and ethnic diversity; and (6) evidence of potential to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in Pre K-12 ASL field placements.

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include: (1) at least 3 years ASL teaching experience in Pre K-12; (2) history of successfully teaching and supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students in education; (3) fluency in ASL as demonstrated with Advanced to Superior Plus on the SLPI or 4.0+ to 5 on the ASLPI; (4) certification in ASL teaching by ASLTA; and (5) experience in the use of Canvas or other learning management systems, and application of technologies such as video editing skills and web development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: (1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in ASL and ASL Education; (2) supervising students in ASL Pre K-12 teaching placements and conducting informal/formal evaluations; and (3) advising students.

Salary

This 9-month non-tenure track appointment is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. There is a possibility of promotion in rank after five successful years at starting rank.

Application Process

Address applications to the search committee chairs and submit electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/105245. Include a letter expressing your interest and describing your qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on April 25, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions please contact the co-chairs directly (dsmit147@utk.edu and kwolbers@utk.edu). Please do not submit applications through INDEED or other job search entities.

Dr. David Smith and Dr. Kimberly Wolbers

Co-Chairs of Search Committee

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Knoxville, TN 37996-3442

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