Faculty; Part Time - Communication Sciences and Disorders; ASL

Faculty (Part Time) – Communication Sciences and Disorders (ASL)

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution located in Bowling Green, KY. WKU offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including a minor in American Sign Language Studies and a certificate in Deaf Studies.

The College of Health and Human Services is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in ASL. We are seeking part-time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location. All successful candidates must have the ability to engage in alternative modes of instructional delivery, which may include online (distance learning) courses.

Instruction modality is based on assigned teaching duties.

Master’s degree (any degree type) in American Sign Language, Deaf Education, Education, Interpreting, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related area.

Exception:
Equivalent Professional Qualifications will be considered for individuals with a bachelor's degree and professional work experience in the American Sign Language/Deaf Culture field.

AND 18 hours of graduate credit in the academic disciplines listed above,

OR national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) or American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification,

OR an equivalent ASL skills certification of ASLPI 3 Plus or SLPI Intermediate Plus.

All successful candidates must have the ability to engage in alternative modes of instructional delivery, which may include online (distance learning) courses. Instruction modality is based on assigned teaching duties.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email ir or by phone at . Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment.

Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). website.

The following represent a complete application and mustbe submitted through this electronic talent management system. The need for part-time faculty is on-going and applications are accepted at any time.

• Letter of Interest identifying the area in which you are qualified to teach

You will receive confirmation once you have successfully completed the electronic application process.