Position:
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Assistant
Professor - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Tenure-track) |
Starting Date:
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August
22, 2008 |
Job Description:
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Teach
academic courses, supervise student teaching, and actively enhance
and grow the program. Pursue research interests and actively
serve the college, university and the community. |
Professional Requirements or
Special Skills:
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An
earned doctorate in Deaf Education or related field. Doctoral
candidates who have completed all requirements except the dissertation
may be considered if they can demonstrate a verifiable ability to
complete the dissertation within one year. Maintaining the
job according to university policy requires completing the dissertation
within one year of the date of hire. At least three years of PK-12
teaching experience with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Certification in American sign language (interpreter certification,
TASC certification, or comparable certification) and able to teach
it effectively. Ability and willingness to support a bilingual/bicultural
philosophy or demonstrate ability to collaborate with those who
do have a bilingual/bicultural philosophy. Ability to work
collaboratively; a working knowledge of current, research-based
teaching methodology; a working knowledge of current certification
requirements for education (DHH) teacher candidates and the applicable
curriculum. Experience teaching at the University level (preferred).
Ability to independently prioritize and complete all critical job
responsibilities adequately and in a timely fashion. Demonstrated
high-quality scholarship commensurate with the years of experience
teaching at a college level (dissertation is a valid demonstration
for recent graduates). Well developed problem solving and conflict
resolution skills, and evidence of defending principles tactfully.
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Minimum Salary:
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Commensurate
with qualifications and experience. |
Grade: |
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Application Deadline:
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April
1, 2008 or until filled. |
Application Information:
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Submit
vita and 3 references to the address listed below: |
For More Information, Contact:
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Dr. Scott Whitney
Education: Deaf and
Hard of Hearing
Stephen F. Austin State
University
PO Box 13019, SFA Station
Nacogoches, TX
75965
Phone (voice): 936-462-2906
Videophone (Sorenson):
936-462-1317
E-mail: swhitney@sfasu.edu
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