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Elementary Education/Bilingual Education Instructor

Category: Job
Title: Elementary Education/Bilingual Education Instructor
Date: Start date Aug 16, 2008
Location: Washington DC

 
Department Of Education
Tenture - Track Or Pre-Tenture Track Faculty Positions
Gallaudet University, Graduate School And Professional Programs
2 Positions

Positions contingent on funding
 
The Department of Education, established in 1891, is an ASL/English bilingual, diverse, multicultural learning community devoted to preparing teachers and teacher educators as reflective change agents promoting the intellectual, linguistic, and social potential of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth.
 
The Department of Education seeks faculty applicants with expertise in elementary education committed to excellence, imagination, and collaboration who demonstrate exemplary teaching and potential for scholarship and program leadership. Successful applicants will demonstrate experiences with ethnically and linguistically diverse populations, multidisciplinary approaches, and a strong connection with communities and schools. Applicants must be excellent communicators and demonstrate sign language competency before promotion or tenure.
 
Deaf Education and General Education Programs: Expertise in Elementary Education

 

Qualifications:
  • An earned doctorate in elementary education, deaf education, special education, or related field, with specialization and licensure in elementary education (General Education). Exceptional candidates with doctoral degrees in progress will be considered. *
  • At least three years of teaching experience in Elementary Education, with a preference for experience in ASL/English bilingual learning environments.
  • Knowledge and skills in pedagogy and content relevant to elementary education and bilingual education.
  • Experience with new or prospective teachers in practicum or mentoring relationships.
  • Excellent American Sign Language (ASL) skills are strongly desired. If not already proficient, a new faculty member must develop proficiency in ASL in accordance with Gallaudet faculty guidelines.
  • Potential for outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

    * 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 receiving a tenure-track position.
Responsibilities:
  • Teach courses in elementary education and bilingual education at the undergraduate and graduate level, and ASL/English bilingual education at the graduate level.
  • Supervise students in practica and provide academic advising and professional mentoring.
  • Work collaboratively with school partners.
  • Engage in scholarship, including research and program development.
  • Participate in department and university faculty activities and professional service.
Rank and Salary:
Instructor or Assistant Professor. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year.
 
Starting Date: August 16, 2008
Application Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
 
To Apply:
Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts of graduate work, examples of academic publications or writing, and three letters of reference relevant to teaching, scholarly activities and other work experience to:
 
Dr. Cynthia Neese Bailes, Chair
Department of Education
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695

Telephone: 202-651-5530, Voice, TTY, VP
FAX: 202-651-5860
E-mail: Cynthia.Bailes@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 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.
 
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