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FACULTY POSITION POSTING FORM
Rochester Institute of Technology, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, 52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
Job Title/ Rank: Instructional Faculty
PC #000092     IRC34230
Department:     Master of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MSSE) Program
Department of Research and Teacher Education

Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track

Starting Date: On/about March, 2010

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

The Master of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MSSE program) prepares teachers to work in public high schools and schools for the deaf. Program graduates receive certification in a subject area  (grades 7-12) and in the education of deaf and hard of hearing students (K-12). We are seeking an individual with expertise in English Education and Deaf Education. The responsibilities of this faculty position include:
 
1. Design, develop, implement and assess student teaching.
2. Teach courses from the pedagogy sequence and/or other courses within one’s expertise.
3. Conduct research in areas related to the department such as: pedagogy, language/communication development, foundations of education, history/legal aspects of education, cognition, or instruction of a secondary content area.
4. Provide academic, thesis/project and job placement advising.
5. Assist the chair in writing grants.
6. Assist the chair in marketing the program and in reviewing applications for admission.
7. Participate in department, college and university committees and activities.
8. Participate in professional organizations and professional development activities regarding teacher education and supervision.

THE COLLEGE

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), one of 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 15,000 full- and part-time hearing students, over 1,300 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, visit http://www.ntid.rit.edu.

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 for two consecutive years. 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.

Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people

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. It is also home to the largest Deaf community per capita in the United States. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine, Places Rated Almanac ranked Rochester as the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” out of 379 metropolitan areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence magazine ranked it among the “Top 10 Cities for Black Families,” Rochester was twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American Demographics magazine.

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
1. Earned doctorate degree (or ABD*) in education of the deaf, English or a relevant field, for example, English literacy, reading, linguistics, English education).
2. Professional certification from the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) and New York State professional or permanent certification in teaching deaf and hearing students (or equivalent from other states), grades 7-12.
3. Minimum of three years teaching deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students at the middle-school or secondary levels.
4. Record of scholarly productivity: for example, recent relevant publications, presentations, editorship, professional service and contributions in relevant area of expertise.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in sign language and knowledge of deaf culture.

PREFERRED:
6. Two years experience as a cooperating teaching or university supervisor.
7. Prior experience in a graduate teacher education program.
8. Additional expertise and interest in one or more of the following areas: language development of deaf people, educational change, curriculum studies, history and philosophy of education, cognition, theories of teaching and learning, and history/legal aspects of the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
9. We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

*This tenure-track position requires that the candidate possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field.   If the successful candidate is ABD, he or she will begin his or her employment with lecturer status.  The position will be converted to tenure track at the start of the contract year after the candidate has completed the degree.  At that time, the probationary period for tenure review as specified in the letter of hire will begin.

SALARY: Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applicants should apply online at http://apptrkr.com/130099. Search for IRC34230. Applications should include cover letter detailing your technical, teaching and scholarship qualifications and achievements; a vita; and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Christopher Kurz, Assistant Professor
Search Committee chair
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
MSSE Program
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623-5608
E-mail: caknsp@rit.edu

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009, and will continue until position is filled.



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To apply: You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Christopher Kurz, Assistant Professor
Search Committee chair
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
MSSE Program
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623-5608
E-mail: caknsp@rit.edu