Language Science American Sign Language Lecturer Pool: 2023-24
Job#: JPF08474
POSITION OVERVIEW
Salary range: $66,259
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: July 5, 2023
Next review date: Monday, Oct 2, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after
the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Language Science is seeking a lecturer to teach a three-quarter sequence on American Sign Language as well as a one quarter course on the structure of signed languages for non-signers. All courses would be offered annually. The three-quarter sequence courses are intended to satisfy UC Irvine’s foreign language requirement. Qualified applicants will be skilled (preferably native) signers of American Sign Language with strong teaching credentials, training in linguistics, and with a strong background in Deaf culture. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in linguistics or related discipline.
The review process will begin on September 18, 2023 and screening will continue until positions are filled, with a final closing date of December 31, 2023. Initial course offerings could be as early as Fall 2023 but may not commence until Fall 2024.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying.
This term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement available here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html
If selected , first-time Language Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.
Appointments vary based on need and availability. The service period for the academic year, three quarters. Academic calendars may be found here: http://www.reg.uci.edu/navigation/calendars.html
For consideration, please submit- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter indicating your interest and an overview of your qualifications
- Teaching Statement
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
- Evidence of Teaching Performance
- Three letters of recommendation
Submit materials via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08474
Questions about the position may be direct to Olga Dunaevsky at odunaevs@uci.edu. For more information on UCI Language Science, see https://www.langsci.uci.edu/
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or relate d field.
Qualified applicants will be skilled (preferably native) signers of American Sign
Language with strong teaching credentials, training in linguistics, and with a strong
background in Deaf culture.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guide for writting an inclusive excellence activities statement.
- Teaching Evaluations - Teaching evaluations, course syllabi, teaching awards, etc.
Reference requirements
- 3 letters of reference required
APPLY LINK: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08474
CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Substance Abuse (APM-190)(Drug Free Environment) and University of California Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy. Depending on the job duties of your position, you may also be required to
comply with the University of California’s Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect policy.
JOB LOCATION
Irvine, CA
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