Faculty of ArtsCentre For Interdisciplinary and Language Programs (CILPA)
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 16th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii), the University invites applications from all qualified individuals. First consideration will be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11(b)(i) of the Collective Agreement (Internal applicants are all individuals on the Precedence List as defined in Articles 11.12(a), 11.12 (b) and 11.12(m) and all Full-Time Employees.).

Competition: #LANG 03-204-23

Course Title: LANG 1113 - ASL and Deaf Studies
Contract Term: August 15, 2023 - December 30, 2023 (Fall)
Course Schedule: TBD - 3 hours/week, schedule TBD in consultation with the successful candidate. There may be the potential to teach this course using a hybrid learning approach, using a blend of in-person and synchronous and asynchronous online and/or remote delivery platforms.
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description: This is an introductory language course for students with little or no previous experience. Emphasis will be on developing basic conversational skills as well as linguistic and cultural awareness.

Qualifications: American Sign Language, ASL Interpreting, Deaf Studies. The successful candidate should be a member of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) or be able to demonstrate equivalent teaching or professional experience.

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a teaching statement or sample course outline (max. 1 page) indicating how the candidate would approach teaching an introductory ASL and Deaf Studies course. Cover letters should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential. CV should include the name and contact information of two referees.

If further information is required, please contact Kelli Mahoney, Human Resources Department at 902-585-1633 or [email protected].

Competition closes July 31, 2023 (at midnight).

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants shall be required to submit an online self-identification form (Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form) as part of their application package.