What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor -Linguistics - Signed Language Interpreting - req# 30994 position at University of New Mexico?
Assistant Professor -Linguistics - Signed Language Interpreting
| Posting Number | req30994 |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Faculty |
| Faculty Type | Tenure/Tenure-Track |
| Hiring Department | Linguistics Department (597A) |
| Academic Location | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Benefits Eligible | The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Linguistics at the University of NewMexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor ofLinguistics with a specialization in Signed Language Interpreting to begin inAugust 2025. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have a PhD inLinguistics, Signed Language Interpreting, Educational Linguistics, DeafEducation, or a closely related field by date of appointment. For bestconsideration, all application materials must be received by January 10, 2025. We seek experienced ASL-Englishinterpreter educators who are pursuing a career in Signed Language Interpretingresearch that is compatible with our commitment to functional, usage-basedapproaches to linguistic explanation. Competitive applicants will haveadditional expertise in ASL Linguistics or other areas that complement thestrengths of the Department. Asuccessful candidate will have a record of or potential for mentoring studentsand teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, includingSimultaneous Interpreting, Introduction to the Interpreting Profession, andInterpreting Research. They will also be able to supervise graduate students inLinguistics and Educational Linguistics. |
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| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at http://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting Requisition #30993. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of the following: 1. Cover letter (2 pages max; describe your qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria); 2. Curriculum vitae (most recently updated version, include your email address and phone number, and the names and contact information of your three references); 3. Research statement (2 pages max; include how your research enhances or complements existing research on language at UNM); 4. Teaching statement in American Sign Language (5 minutes max; highlight evidence of success and student engagement in the classroom); 5. Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses, if available; alternatively, a sample syllabus or other relevant materials); 6. Statement of contributions to diversity (1 page max); 7. Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted directly via email to the Search coordinator Jessica Slocum at jslocum@unm.edu by January 10, 2025); 8. Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF).Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by January 10, 2025. Wewill only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about theposition should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Barbara Shaffer, bshaffer@unm.edu,and department chair Prof. Jill Morford, morford@unm.edu. Inquiries about the online applicationprocess can be directed to the Search coordinator, Jessica Slocum, jslocum@unm.edu.Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. |
| For Best Consideration | For best consideration, please apply by 1/10/2025. This position will remain open until filled. |
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