Non-Tenure Track Faculty (9-month lecturer) - biological field

Job Summary:

This position will have a focus on Biology in providing instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing in associate degree programs and tutoring support for deaf /HH students in baccalaureate-level environmental science, biology, and health sciences courses among other duties.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in baccalaureate-level environmental science, biology, and health sciences courses.
• Provide direction instruction in environmental science, biology, and health science coursework, as needed, to students in associate-level programs.
• Already be proficient in American Sign Language as determined by the college sign language proficiency rating system and will use ASL to instruct students
• Fulfill other faculty expectations including those related to service, communication, and diversity.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Masters degree in environmental science, a biological or health science, or a related field. Applications will also be considered from applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and a master’s degree in deaf education or a related field. Candidates who are in the final stages of completing a master’s degree in any of these fields will be considered but must have completed all degree requirements by the first day of contract to be hired.
• Prior teaching and/or tutoring experience (including graduate teaching assistantship work and/or student teaching) in environmental science, biology, health sciences or a related field.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language

Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, teaching philosophy, names, addresses and phone numbers for three references, and contribution to diversity statement.

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 8556BR or visit this link: https://brnw.ch/21wH1j8