Faculty; Information Technology

Position: Faculty (Information Technology)
OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Faculty (Information Technology)

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:
Salary

Exempt Status:
Yes

Salary Range:

Faculty

Supervisory Organization (Department):
Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, & Public Health

Summary:
Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of 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.

Job Description:

The Department of Science, Technology, & Mathematics seeks a full-time non-tenure-track, pre-tenure-track or tenure-track faculty member to join the Information Technology program. Candidates with professional-level work experience in the IT field in addition to demonstrated potential for competency in teaching, research, and service are highly desirable. Fluency in American Sign Language at time of appointment is highly desirable, but not required.

Applicants who are not fluent must be willing to learn. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT courses on multiple topics, including, but not limited to, the following: hardware and software support, information security, databases, networking, or human-computer interaction.
• Engage in scholarship/research in the IT field, including grant-funded research for pre-tenure-track or tenure-track positions.
• Advise and mentor students in the IT major.
• Provide mentored undergraduate research experiences or summer bridge programs.
• Participate in department and university faculty activities and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field for pre-tenure-track or tenure-track position; or a master's degree in information technology, computer science, accessible human-centered computing, or a closely related field for non-tenure-track position.
• Documented content knowledge in a range of areas including hardware and software support, information security, databases, networking, or human-computer interaction.
• A record of or potential for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and a commitment to service.
• Prior work experience as an IT professional is highly desirable.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is highly desirable. Applicants who are not fluent must be willing to learn and attend training during the summer.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

* To be considered for tenure at Gallaudet University, a candidate must possess a terminal degree; applicants who lack a terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) may be required to spend up to three years in a pre-tenure track position prior to being awarded a tenure-track position.

Additional Position Details:

• Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year.
• Open Until Filled
• Screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Required Documents:

[upload all to the Resume/CV attachment field during the application process]

• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A list of three individuals who can provide a reference. Please indicate on the list your explicit permission for the screening committee to contact these individuals.
• Three letters of recommendation relevant to this position. Please contact these individuals to ask that the letter of recommendation be sent directly to the School Director at the email address below.
• One-page letter of application explaining why you are a good fit for this position and for Gallaudet.
• One-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• One-page Diversity Statement.
• One-page Statement of Research Interests, if applying to Pre-Tenure-Track or Tenure-Track. Your statement should outline a plan for how your research could be conducted in Gallaudet's unique environment.

Please contact faculty.applications if you have any questions.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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