Job description
Posting Number: FAC00090PO25
Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Tenure Information: Professional Track
About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service – helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary:
Instructor of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00090PO25
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The Department of Languages, Literature, and Composition in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, invites qualified candidates to submit applications for the position of full-time Instructor of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position.
The selected candidate will teach a 32-credit load each academic year that includes introductory and upper-level classes in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture and participate in departmental committees and service initiatives. The selected candidate will also serve as a coordinator for the ASL minor and will be responsible for student recruitment and outreach, organizing speakers and active-learning opportunities, and developing programmatic curricula for ASL classes, both in-person and online. The department seeks a dynamic, motivated individual who is dedicated to excellence in teaching and student success and who has experience in academic program development and community outreach.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss.
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree or a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in ASL, Deaf Culture, or general Deaf Studies is required. At least one year of teaching ASL, Deaf Culture, general Deaf Studies, or related fields at the undergraduate level is required. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in ASL, Deaf Culture, general Deaf Studies, Educational Leadership, or related field. Knowledge of ACTFL World Readiness Standards, demonstrated experience with program development, and at least 3 years experience teaching at the college/university-level is preferred.
Open Until Filled: Yes
How to apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Esther Godfrey
University of South Carolina Upstate
Email:[email protected]
Phone:864-503-5602
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189222
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