ASL Instructor

University of Wisconsin Madison
$50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Apr 05, 2025
Job Summary: Come join the Language Sciences Program in the College of Letters & Science! This role will teach some combination of Linguistics 351: American Sign Language I, Linguistics 352: American Sign Language II, Linguistics 353: American Sign Language III, or any further American Sign Language courses developed by the unit. Other key functions of this role include teaching and leading discussion sections, preparing, instructing, grading papers, holding office hours, and submitting grades. Responsibilities: Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record. 80% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance 10% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction 10% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Master's Degree Preferred focus in education, linguistics, or language instruction Qualifications: Required Qualifications: -Demonstrated fluency in expressive and receptive American Sign Language (ASLPI proficiency level of 4 or higher) -Knowledge of Deaf History & Culture through personal experience or Deaf Studies coursework -Minimum of one year of successful experience teaching credit-bearing American Sign Language courses at the High School or collegiate level Preferred Qualifications: -American Sign Language Teacher's Association certification -Demonstrated efforts toward ongoing professional development -Knowledge of best practices in second-language pedagogy -Proficient in use of learning technologies for effective teaching Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications The typical starting salary for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will be paid out over 9 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Employees have the option to continue benefits for the full calendar year. Additional Information: University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered. Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current or most recent supervisor. For questions on the position, contact: Rajiv Rao, Director of Language Sciences, rgrao@wisc.edu Contact: Rajiv Rao rgrao@wisc.edu 608-262-2093 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Lecturer(TL020) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LANGUAGE SCIENCES PROGRAM Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 313732-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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