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Offer: Instructor:Lamar UniversityJob description:Instructor
Position DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 2022120 Classification Title: Position Title: Instructor FTE: 1.0 FLSA: income: Commensurate Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: The University seeks a person who is fluent in American Sign Language, with high energy, enthusiasm, and vision to work within the department to teach full time in the BA-ASL aspect of the program. The Department offers coursework at the undergraduate level in American Sign Language (BA-ASL with three tracks; ASL-General, K-12 Teaching, and Educational Interpreter). At the graduate level the department has a Master's degree in Deaf Education and another in Deaf Studies. At the Doctoral level, the department has a long-standing Ed.D. in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. In addition, the BA and MS areas offer coursework leading to teacher certification. What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities » Advise and counsel undergraduate ASL majors » Teach undergraduate courses as program needs mandate. » Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as necessary. » Meet other day-to-day responsibilities of the faculty position as necessary. » The candidate must possess strong leadership abilities skills and interpersonal skills with demonstrated work practices with colleagues exhibiting positive collegiality. » Faculty reports to the Chair of the Deaf Studies and Deaf Education Department. » Courses are taught face-to-face on campus in Beaumont. Physical Requirements: » Minimal lifting Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Qualifications (Education & practice): » Have an earned Master's degree in Deaf Education, American Sign Language, Linguistics, or a closely related field. » Knowledge of Deaf culture and broad personal and professional practices within the Deaf community as well as fluency in American Sign Language. » Demonstrated teaching. Preferred Qualifications (Education & practice): » capability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and knowledge in ASL Acquisition by L1 and L2 learners » Masters in teaching of ASL Preference will be given to candidates: » Who are Native ASL users. Certification Required: Key Competencies: Physical Requirements: Work Hours: Job Conditions: EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's PListing reference: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Lamar Expectation of Quality: Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests. Essential Functions Posting Detail Information Open Date: 06/27/2024 Close Date: 09/27/2024 Special Instructions to candidates: Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/14436 Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have an earned Master's degree in Deaf Education, American Sign Language, Linguistics, or a closely related field? » Yes » No » * Do you have knowledge of Deaf culture and broad personal and professional practices within the Deaf community as well as fluency in American Sign Language? » Yes » No Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Letter of Reference 1 » Letter of Reference 2 » Letter of Reference 3 » Unofficial Transcript 1 » Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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