Ast InstInstAst Prof - Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

ASL Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics Languages and Cultures at Michigan State University seeks one parttime FixedTerm American Sign Language Instructor (or Assistant Instructor) or FixedTerm Assistant Professor of American Sign Language. This is a fixedterm twomonth summer position beginning May 12 2025. Rank is determined by highest degree with a Bachelors required for Assistant Instructor position a Masters degree required for an Instructor position and a PhD required for a FixedTerm Assistant Professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire.

The successful candidate will teach one fourcredit combined asynchronous 150 minutes) plus two 50minute synchronous sessions of ASL each summer session. The first summer session class meets from May 12 2025 June 27 2025 and the second summer session class meets from July 1 2025 August 15 2025. The synchronous sessions meet on Thursdays from 45pm and 56pm.

Position is planned to recur every Summer Semester

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors (Ast. Instructor) Masters (Instructor) or Doctorate (Ast. Professor) preferably in a related field.
• Two to three years experience teaching ASL college students in a classroom setting in North America.
• Some experience teaching synchronously and asynchronously online.
• Experience using TrueWay ASL and integrating it with a Learning Management System preferably D2L.
• A score of at least 3 on the ASL proficiency interview.
• Availability to teach both summer sessions at the scheduled times.

Desired Qualifications

• A score of 4 on the ASL Proficiency Interview.
• Five years experience teaching ASL
• Experience creating an ASL curriculum or coordinating an ASL program

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit:

a cover letter

current curriculum vitae

Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as course syllabi and instructional materials and student evaluation summaries

A 1page summary of your philosophy of diversity equity and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development research/creative activities service outreach advising and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSUs DEI efforts see For more information about writing diversity statements see names and email addresses of 3 potential referees

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin April 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website . Posting number.

For more information contact Charlene Polio Interim Chair of Linguistics Languages and Cultures at

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/01/2025

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Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women people of color LGBTQI individuals and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing lifechanging opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degreegranting colleges.