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ASL Assistant Professor position open at U. Illinois

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FACULTY POSITION

Department of Speech and Hearing Science
College of Applied Health Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Position: The Department of Speech and Hearing Science invites
applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in
the area of American Sign Language. The position is at the
Assistant Professor level.

Available: August 16, 2009

Description: The Department seeks candidates with research and
teaching expertise in American Sign Language (ASL) with emphasis
in socio-linguistics, language sciences, human communication
sciences, and/or Deaf studies. Preference will be given to
applicants with a line of scholarly research that fits one or
more of these research areas, demonstrated teaching experience,
and the ability to acquire external funding in support of
his/her research. Applicants who have potential to excel in
these areas will also be considered.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned doctorate or
terminal degree in an appropriate field by August 2009.

Responsibilities: Conduct and publish research in one’s
chosen area of expertise as it relates to American Sign
Language, seek external funding in support of research
endeavors, teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise
and direct student theses and dissertations, engage in
professional and public service activities, and serve on
department, college, and university committees.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: Screening of candidates will begin on February 13,
2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications: Send a letter of application that includes a
statement of one’s research interests, curriculum vitae,
and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
Dave Kuehn, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois
901 South Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820

For additional information, contact Pamela Hadley at (217)
333-2230 (V) or visit the Department website at
www.shs.uiuc.edu. A videophone interaction can also be arranged.

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action Equal
Opportunity Employer.

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The is material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number SBE-0541953. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.