[Athen] Cal State Long Beach hiring Assistant Professor of Linguistics (ASL Linguistics and Deaf Cultures)

[Lydia X. Z. Brown]


Hello Friends!

The American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf CultureS (ASLD) Program has
a language and culture focused tenure-track position open. ASLD is under
the CSULB Linguistics Department (FYI).

We hope you will be able to help us circulate our open position in the
American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Cultures (ASLD) Program under
the CSULB Linguistics Department. I have attached the official Position
Description, and pasted it into the email here in case anyone is wary of
opening attachments from external sources.

Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word for us as widely as
possible!

All the best,
Barbara LeMaster




*CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH *

*College of Liberal Arts *

*Department of Linguistics *

*(ASL Linguistics and Deaf Cultures Program) *

*Tenure-Track Position Opening *





*RECRUITMENT NUMBER:                  *2631



*POSITION*:                                           Assistant Professor
of Linguistics (ASL Linguistics and Deaf Cultures)



*EFFECTIVE DATE:                                *August 20, 2021, Fall
Semester



*SALARY RANGE:                                 *Commensurate with
qualifications and experience



*Required Qualifications:        *            Ph.D. in Linguistics or
related discipline, or Ed.D.

Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the
Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree by August 20, 2021

Demonstrated potential for effective teaching. Demonstrated potential for
research productivity for time post-final degree. Demonstrated commitment
to working successfully with a diverse student population.



*Preferred Qualifications:*                   Demonstrated excellence in
effective teaching of undergraduate students learning ASL and Deaf cultures.
Demonstrated successful experience in teaching American Sign Language
courses using the “Signing Naturally” curricula.  Possession of an ASLTA
certification. Demonstrated excellence in appropriate-level scholarly and
creative activities focused on local, national, and/or global deaf sign
languages and d/Deaf identities and cultures.  Ability to work well with
existing linguistic and ASLD faculties. Demonstrated collaboration with
local, and/or national American and/or global d/Deaf communities.



*Duties: *

Teach ASL language courses to undergraduate students in ASLD levels one
through five. Teach ASLD language and culture courses and linguistics
courses as appropriate to training.  Engage in appropriate departmental,
college, university, and community service.  Produce appropriate-level
scholarly work and creative activities focused on deaf sign languages and
Deaf cultures. Work within the ASLD program with existing faculty to
connect with, and to build relationships with local, national, and global
d/Deaf communities.







CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the
University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our
students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students
who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse
socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and
gender expressions.  CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce
as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to
maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich
variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Information
on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:



https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
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*How to Apply - Required Documentation:*



   - An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other
   experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student
   population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and
   guidelines, please visit:
   http://www.csulb.edu/sites/default/files/groups/faculty-affairs/equity_and_diversity_statement_tt_2019.pdf
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   - Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred
   qualifications
   - CV (including current email address, telephone/videophone number, and
   a list of three references)
   - Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
   - Two samples of scholarly work on sign language linguistics, or Deaf
   cultures-related work



   - *Finalists* will also be required to submit the following:


   - A signed SC-1 form,
      - An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available), and
   - Documentation of ASLTA certification, if applicable
      - Three current letters of recommendation



Applicants should apply and submit all required documentation
electronically through:



https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16340
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Upon request, finalists will be required to submit original, official
documents, as noted in the required documentation finalist section.



Finalist required documentation, and/or requests for information should be
addressed to:



Dr. Barbara LeMaster, Search Committee Chair, ASLD Program

Department of Linguistics

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-0902

*Barbara.LeMaster at CSULB.edu*

(562) 985-2725



*APPLICATION DEADLINE*: Review of applications to begin on November 20,
2020.

       Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)



*EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:*

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone
reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily
before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to
satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application
status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.



The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under
the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to
comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised
July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

____________



CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population
can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and
respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard
to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender
identification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical
condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran status, or any
other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


*Dr. Barbara LeMaster*

*Chair, CLA Faculty Council*

*Director, ASL Linguistics and Deaf Cultures (ASLD)*

*Professor, Department of Anthropology *

*Professor, Department of Linguistics*

*EMAIL: Barbara.LeMaster at CSULB.edu*

*WEBSITE: www.csulb.edu/~lemaster/
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*OFFICE: FO3-322*

*OFFICE VOICE PH: 562 985-5037*

*OFFICE VP: 562 317-1442 *

*MAIL STOP: FO3-305*


*ASLD OFFICE INFORMATION:*

*EMAIL: ASL at CSULB.edu*

*OFFICE VP: 562 985-1446*

*OFFICE VOICE PH: 562 985-2725*

*PROGRAM WEBSITE: *

*http://www.cla.csulb.edu/programs/asld/
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*PROGRAM FACEBOOK PAGE:*

https://www.facebook.com/CSULBASL
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*TWITTER:*

@CsulbASLD

*INSTAGRAM:*

#asldcsulb
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