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Department of Linguistics
Tenure Track or Pre-Tenure Track Faculty Position
Gallaudet University
Graduate School and Professional Programs
Position contingent on funding

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing and 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.

Qualifications:
1. Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching linguistics required.
2. Ph.D. in Linguistics or closely related field. To be considered for tenure at Gallaudet University, a candidate must possess a terminal degree; applicants who lack a terminal degree may be required to spend up to three years in a pre-tenure track position prior to being awarded a tenure-track position.
3. Ability to lecture in American Sign Language expected.
4. Substantial research and experience in sign language linguistics.

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate undergraduate Linguistics minor program and teach undergraduate linguistics courses.
2. Teach graduate courses in the MA and Ph.D. Programs in Linguistics.
3. Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in linguistics.
4. Undertake scholarly studies.
5. Fulfill program, department and university committee assignments.
6. Other duties as assigned by the chair.

Salary and Rank:
Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment will be for the regular nine month academic year.

Starting Date:
August 16, 2008

Applications Procedures:
Send letter of application, vita, official transcripts of graduate work and three letters of reference demonstrating quality of research and teaching to the Linguistics Search Committee at the address given below.

Application Deadline: 12-Feb-2008
Mailing Address for Applications:
Dr. Ceil Lucas
Linguistics Search Committee, Department of Linguistics
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
USA
Contact Information:
Dr. Ceil Lucas
Email: ceil.lucasgallaudet.edu
Phone: 202-651-5450
Fax: 202-651-5741

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