Sessional Position in American Sign Language
The Department of LINGUISTICS invites applications for sessional assignments for the following courses in the 2011-12 academic year. All appointments will be within the CUPE 4163 (component 3) Sessional Lecturer’s certification.
ASL 100A American Sign Language I (Fall)
ASL 100B American Sign Language II (Spring)
Information about these courses can be found on the American Sign Language Courses (ASL) page of the UVic 2010-2011 Calendar: http://web.uvic.ca/calendar2010/CDs/ASL/CTs.html.
Applications should be submitted in writing to Dr. John Esling, Chair, Department of Linguistics, University of Victoria, PO Box 3045, Victoria, BC V8W 3P4 and should include a cover letter indicating which courses you are interested in teaching, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for two professional references, and evidence of successful teaching experience. Please also send a current CV by attachment to skirkham@uvic.ca.
Criteria for appointment include Provincial ASL Instructor Certificate (BC) or equivalent; preferably a minimum of 3 years experience in teaching ASL to hearing adults; ability to deliver instruction to those who have little or no ASL skills; knowledge of Deaf resources; involvement with the Deaf community; visual-gestural communication skills; and ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and students.
The deadline for submission of applications is June 20, 2011. The decision will be made within two weeks of that date.
These positions are subject to budgetary approval and enrolment criteria. The department reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
