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Position Number: 5105402
Location: Cookeville, TN
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Position Number: 677050
Department:ÂInterdisciplinary Studies Instruct

Job Purpose
Teach American Sign Language and related courses.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions
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
Masterâ€™s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in American Sign Language or related field, or Masterâ€™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).

Work Hours:

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.

To apply, visithttps://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/17631