College Asst Prof

PositionTitle: College Asst Prof

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m

College/Division: College of Hlth Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350600COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 74000

Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt

Summary: The Department of Communication Disorders at New Mexico State University invites applications for the position of College Assistant Professor in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies. The candidate to fill this fulltime 9month position will oversee the newly created minor in American Sign Language teach courses in American Sign Language Deaf Culture and Deaf Community as well as working on curricular design and program evaluation in collaboration with the department head.

Classification Summary:
The Department of Communication Disorders at New Mexico State University invites applications for the position of College Assistant Professor in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies. The candidate to fill this fulltime 9month position will oversee the newly created minor in American Sign Language teach courses in American Sign Language Deaf Culture and Deaf Community as well as working on curricular design and program evaluation in collaboration with the department head.
The Communication Disorders department at NMSU ( offers a diverse dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment. Faculty within the department are expected provide service to the department college and university.

Classification Standard Duties:
1. Teach four courses in ASL (I II III or IV) Deaf Culture and/or Deaf Community per semester
2. Schedule classes in the ASL minor and identify qualified adjunct faculty for ASL class offerings
3. Actively participate in departmental college and university service activities

Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Minimum of a Masters degree in American Sign Language (ASL) Deaf Studies Deaf Education or Teaching ASL or a masters degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in American Sign Language (ASL) Deaf Studies Deaf Education or Teaching ASL.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
1. Experience teaching sign language in an educational setting
2. Postsecondary teaching experience is preferred
3. Experience developing curricula and instructional materials for sign language courses
4. Familiarity with assistive technologies used by the deaf and hard of hearing community
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate to fill this fulltime 9month position will oversee the newly created minor in American Sign Language teach four courses per semester in American Sign Language Deaf Culture and Deaf Community as well as working on curricular design and program evaluation in collaboration with the department head.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Dr. Adrienne De Froy

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.