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　　During the autumn, winter, and spring quarters of the 2023-2024 academicyear, the Humanities Collegiate Division and Department of Linguisticswill have part-time teaching opportunities in American Sign Language.

　　Minimum qualifications are native or near-native proficiency in ASL(ASLPI proficiency level of 4 or better); at least a Bachelor\'s degreein Sign Language Teaching, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or closely relatedfield; knowledge of Deaf Culture; and demonstrated experience withinstructional technology. Teaching experience at the college level(ASLTA Certification will be considered) is strongly preferred butcandidates applying directly from ASL-teaching graduate programs withoutprior college-level experience may be considered. Preference will begiven to candidates who also have experience working with students withdiverse backgrounds and/or who have challenges to learning.

　　Responsibilities will include teaching introductory or advanced languagecourses, holding office hours, advising students on projects in ASL, andparticipating in cultural activities designed to enhance the experienceof students studying ASL and to help them learn about Deaf culture.

　　Depending on the curricular needs of the program, the successfulcandidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year. In2023-24, the minimum per-course salary is \$7,538. This position is notbenefits eligible.

　　To apply for this position, candidates must submit their applicationthrough the University of Chicago\'s Interfolio jobs board athttps://apply.interfolio.com/128035

　　Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter thataddresses professional and teaching experience; course evaluations fromrelevant previously taught courses (if available); and the names andcontact information of three references whose recommendation letters maybe solicited.

　　In the event that a teaching position becomes available, we will contactapplicants with the academic training and experience most appropriatefor our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2024.

　　This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.

　　This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only completeapplications will be considered. For further questions about thisposition, please contact Alan Yu, Chair, Department of Linguistics [email protected].