The Opportunity
Lesley University’s Humanities and Social Sciences Department is looking for a qualified instructor to teach the following course…
CLANG 1702 – American Sign Language. Remote synchronous. Mondays and Wednesdays. 5:30pm-6:45pm.
This course is an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). It includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors and exposes students to ASL grammar.
Qualities and Capabilities
A successful candidate will have:
• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in ASL, ASL teaching and/or Deaf Studies.
• Native or near-native proficiency in ASL.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse students and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrated record of quality teaching ASL at the college level;
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; if you hold a visa, your visa status must allow you to work at Lesley University.
Why Lesley
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual’s capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people – regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities – can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution
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