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Position Overview
Salary range: Starting salary point $68,247
Application Window
Open date: October 16, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of Language Science is seeking an American Sign Language lecturer to teach a one quarter course on Deaf Culture (Titled: Introduction to Deaf Culture). The course would be offered annually. This course supplements our new three-quarter ASL sequence of courses intended to satisfy UC Irvine’s foreign language requirement. This fourth course will be part of the Department's new Certificate Program. Qualified applicants will be skilled (preferably native) signers of American Sign Language with strong teaching credentials, training in linguistics, and with a strong background in Deaf culture. Candidates should have an advanced degree in linguistics or related discipline.
The review process will begin immediately, and screening will continue until position is filled. Initial course offering is Spring 2025.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying.
This term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and
conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining
Agreement Available Here
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html
If selected, first-time Language Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.
Appointments vary based on need and availability. The service period for the
academic year, three quarters. Academic calendars may be found
here: http://www.reg.uci.edu/navigation/calendars.html
For consideration, please submit
Questions about the position may be direct to Olga Dunaevsky at [email protected] . For more information on UCI Language Science, see https://www.langsci.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in Linguistics or related field.
Qualified applicants will be skilled (preferably native) signers of American Sign Language with strong teaching credentials, training in linguistics, and with a strong background in Deaf culture.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary range: Starting salary point $68,247
Application Window
Open date: October 16, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of Language Science is seeking an American Sign Language lecturer to teach a one quarter course on Deaf Culture (Titled: Introduction to Deaf Culture). The course would be offered annually. This course supplements our new three-quarter ASL sequence of courses intended to satisfy UC Irvine’s foreign language requirement. This fourth course will be part of the Department's new Certificate Program. Qualified applicants will be skilled (preferably native) signers of American Sign Language with strong teaching credentials, training in linguistics, and with a strong background in Deaf culture. Candidates should have an advanced degree in linguistics or related discipline.
The review process will begin immediately, and screening will continue until position is filled. Initial course offering is Spring 2025.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying.
This term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and
conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining
Agreement Available Here
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html
If selected, first-time Language Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.
Appointments vary based on need and availability. The service period for the
academic year, three quarters. Academic calendars may be found
here: http://www.reg.uci.edu/navigation/calendars.html
For consideration, please submit
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter indicating your interest and an overview of your qualifications
- Teaching Statement
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
- Evidence of Teaching Performance
- Three letters of recommendation
Questions about the position may be direct to Olga Dunaevsky at [email protected] . For more information on UCI Language Science, see https://www.langsci.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in Linguistics or related field.
Qualified applicants will be skilled (preferably native) signers of American Sign Language with strong teaching credentials, training in linguistics, and with a strong background in Deaf culture.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .
- Teaching Evaluations - Teaching evaluations, course syllabi, teaching awards, etc.
- Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
- 3 letters of reference required
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Irvine, CA
