Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

1.Earned a doctorate degree or currently enrolled in a doctorate program in a language-related field required. Candidates with master’s degree and willingness to pursue terminal degree will be considered.*
2.Demonstrated excellence in teaching American Sign Language / English interpretation.
3.Knowledge and skills in pedagogy and content relevant to interpreting education.
4.Excellent American Sign Language (ASL) skills required, including the ability to lecture and conduct daily departmental business in ASL, at the time of application.
5.Evidence of scholarly activity and service in the field of sign language interpretation and or sign language linguistics.
6.Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
7.R.I.D., NAD, AVLIC or ASLTA certifications or documented equivalent for international applicants.

* To be considered for tenure at Gallaudet University, a candidate must possess a terminal degree; an applicant who lacks a terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) may be required to spend up to three years in a pre-tenure track position before becoming eligible for a tenure-track position.

1.Teaching undergraduate and /or graduate courses in the BA and MA Programs in Interpretation.
2.Supervise students; provide academic advising and professional mentoring.
3.Engage in scholarly activities and research and program development in interpretation.
4.Participate in department and university faculty activities and professional service.
5.Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Rank and Salary: Instructor or Assistant Professor or higher. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment will be for regular nine-month academic year.

Starting Date: August 2010

Application Deadline: February 15th. Screening of applications will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts of graduate work, three letters of reference demonstrating quality of interpreting experience, teaching interpretation and/or American Sign Language, and scholarly activity to:

Application Information:
The Department of Interpretation Search Committee
Attention: Dr. Melanie Metzger, Search Committee Chair
Gallaudet University, Department of Interpretation
800 Florida Ave. KCH Room 3103
Washington, DC 20002
email: Melanie.metzger@gallaudet.edu
Telephone: 202-651-5149 V/VP
Fax: 202-651-5172

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION AND
Co-SCIENCE DIRECTOR: SCIENCE OF LEARNING CENTER ON VISUAL LANGUAGE AND VISUAL LEARNING (2 positions)

(These two positions replace one previously posted as a tenure track faculty position and Science Director of the Visual Language and Visual Learning Center (VL2). Two co-Science Directors are now being recruited. ASL fluency and knowledge of Deaf Culture are required for one of the two positions.)

Gallaudet University seeks two full time tenure track faculty members who will be assigned to one of the following departments, depending on experience and qualifications: (Psychology, Linguistics, Education, or ASL-Deaf Studies). In addition to teaching at least one course per year and developing a curriculum for an interdisciplinary PhD in the cognitive neuroscience of visual language and visual learning, the incumbents' primary responsibilities will be to serve as co-Science Directors for the Science of Learning Center (SLC) on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2), one of six national SLCs funded by the National Science Foundation. The purpose of VL2 is to gain a greater understanding of the biological, cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural and pedagogical conditions that influence the acquisition of language and knowledge through the visual modality. Gallaudet seeks two senior faculty members who will bring an established agenda of groundbreaking research to the Gallaudet campus and the VL2 center in areas that are compatible with the work of VL2. As the Center’s co-Science Directors, the incumbents will work alongside the PI in overseeing the scientific activities of the Center. They will work closely with the Center Initiative Directors and Affiliated Researchers to ensure that the scientific achievements of the Center are at the highest caliber and consistent with the evolving theoretical framework of the Center. The incumbents will also play an integral role in the educational activities of the Center and the University and will participate in University efforts to realize an increased level of research and knowledge creation, as mandated in the University’s recently adopted long-range strategic plan.

1.Ph.D. in Linguistics, Psychology, Education, Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field.
2. Distinguished publication and grant record.
3. Significant experience as a faculty member at a University commensurate with an appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor
4. A demonstrated commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, team-based research.
5. An understanding of and commitment to the existing VL2 Research and Organizational Initiatives as starting points in what will continue to be a dynamic, evolving research and research-practice integration agenda.
6. At least one of the two co-Science Directors will possess fluency in ASL and knowledge of Deaf culture at the time of hire. (Tenure at Gallaudet requires the achievement of Level 2.5 on the ASL Proficiency Interview.)

1. Teach at least one course per year in an area of expertise.
2. Work with home department, collaborating departments, and VL2 partner institutions to develop a VL2 curriculum, including an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in the cognitive neuroscience of visual language and visual learning.
3. Conduct a program of research that contributes significantly to the mission of VL2 and the University.
4. Co-direct the science agenda of VL2, working closely with the VL2 PI, Initiative Directors, and Affiliated Researchers.
5. Serve on the VL2 Scientific Management Team (SMT), comprised of the PI, the co-Science Directors, the Administrative Director and the Research and Organizational Initiative leaders. Together, the SMT sets the overall research agenda of the center and provides leadership to over 30 ongoing, interdisciplinary research studies. Researchers at 10 different Universities, including two international universities, carry out these studies and participate in the shared governance structure of the Center.

Rank and salary: Associate or Full Professor. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Credit for time in rank and progress toward tenure may be awarded at the time of hire, depending on qualifications. The position is a full time 11-month faculty appointment, with an additional 1 month granted for the responsibilities required to effectively direct the scientific activities of VL2.

Preferred starting date: January 15, 2010.

Application deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2009. We will continue to receive and review applications until the position is filled.

To apply: Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Thomas E. Allen, PI
Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual learning
Gallaudet University
Sorenson Language and Communication Center, #1223
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC. 20002

VL2 website: http://vl2.gallaudet.edu

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing members of traditionally underrepresented group, people with disabilities, women and veterans to apply for open positions.