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FACULTY POSITION

National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Department Chair

Job Title/ Rank: Department Chairperson            
PC#00226     IRC30398
Department:     American Sign Language and Interpreting Education

Job Category:    Faculty, Tenure Track
    
Starting Date:  January 1, 2010, or negotiable

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Nature of Position
Full-time, 9.5 months, academic leadership position with the possibility of a summer contract, when necessary. Reports to the Vice Dean and Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the chairperson cabinet.

Term
Appointed by the Vice Dean and Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs of NTID in consultation with President and Dean of NTID and the department faculty. A comprehensive summative review every 5 years with possibility for re-appointment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION    

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum and Support Services: Provide innovative and strategic direction for the design, delivery and on-going evaluation of well articulated, state-of-the-art education programs, teaching, curricula and academic support services that facilitate student success. Lead and teach as needed in both disciplines of Interpreter Education and American Sign Language curriculum, instruction, scholarly efforts, professional contributions and professional development. Advance the educational interests and academic success of RIT and NTID students, faculty and staff within the Interpreting Education program, Faculty/Staff Sign language Education Program, College of Liberal Arts Foreign Language Program, Department of Cultural and Creative Studies Deaf Studies Program and the Master of Science in Secondary Education Program. Oversee student records and scheduling functions, student recruitment, practicum placement, advisement and accreditation as appropriate to departmental mission.

National Leadership: participate, serve and/or lead in major relevant professional organizations, curriculum, research and scholarly efforts that foster NTID and ASLIE’s prominent positions in the fields of ASL Instruction and Interpreting Education.

Human Resources: Manage the composition, evaluation and development of the department’s human resources using approaches that are consistent with the NTID goal to cross-utilize faculty within and across specific departmental functions and disciplines. This will involve the facilitation and development of strategic staffing plans, equitable workloads, plans of work, annual performance review, merit recommendations, and support of faculty/staff professional development and scholarship. Also responsible for classroom and/or tutoring observations of faculty and participation in the tenure and promotion processes.

Budget and Facilities: Monitor budget and manage departmentally-assigned resources including equipment, materials, supplies and facilities; coordinate departmental security and inventory control, share equipment, space and laboratory facilities and technical assistance within NTID and between NTID and other RIT colleges/units in order to maximize opportunities for students. Procure external funds to support the work of the department and develop appropriate connections with business, industry and RIT companion programs in order to maintain a leadership and currency in courses, programs, services and facilities.

Internal Stakeholders and External Publics: Represent the department as appropriate to internal RIT and NTID stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, administration) and to external constituents (parents, employers, National Advisory Group). Fairly and adequately represent faculty initiatives and concerns to the next level of management.

Faculty Responsibilities: Teach, tutor and/or advise students as appropriate to one’s field and experience; participate in research, scholarship, consulting and professional activities to ensure currency in discipline and as appropriate to position; enhance sign language skills and spoken communication techniques and strategies on an on-going basis.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are strongly encouraged to apply.

THE COLLEGE    

National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID, one of the eight colleges of RIT, is the world's largest technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students. Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of Education, it represents the world's first effort to educate large numbers of deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing students. Together with 14,000 full and part-time hearing students, over 1,000 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology. NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the success of every student and employee by appreciating the unique contributions that each person makes to the educational process based on their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge and experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT.

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.  RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's inaugural “Great Colleges to Work For” list. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County), and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county).  In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign-born.  Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine, 2003, and 8th among 200 metro areas in childcare for “Best Cities for Women 2002” by Ladies Home Journal.  In 2007, Rochester was ranked 6th for “Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac out of 379 metropolitan areas.  Rochester is home to the largest Deaf Community per capita with organizations for Deaf Women, Elderly Deaf People, Recreational Club for the Deaf, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Ph.D., Ed. D. or D.A. degree in the field of Interpreting Education, ASL instruction or related field of study
Demonstrated leadership and national involvement in major professional organizations related to the field of Interpreting Education and/or ASL Instruction
Demonstrated successful experience in curriculum development and program evaluation; record of effective academic instruction and professional contributions to the field
Previous experience in academic leadership at the college/university level
Demonstrated experience and commitment to shared governance
Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in ASL

PREFERRED:    
ASLTA Professional Certification and/or RID/NIC
Previous experience leading an ASL or interpreting department
Record of peer-reviewed scholarship
Experience with supporting the professional development of faculty
Demonstrated evidence of ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences


HOW TO APPLY FOR JOB#IRC30398
All applicants should apply online at http://apptrkr.com/127213. Applications should include cover letter detailing your technical, teaching and scholarship qualifications and achievements, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.

You can contact the search committee regarding the position at:

Lynn Finton, Search Committee Chair
Department American Sign Language and Interpreting Education
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
LBJ-3600
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
email: LSFNSS@rit.edu


Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on September 30th, 2009, and will continue until position is filled.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.


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To apply: All applicants should apply online at http://apptrkr.com/127213