Clinical Specialist-Special Education Language & Literacy

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
School of Education

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The Department of Special Education Language and Literacy invites applications for a 10-months per year non-tenure-track American Sign Language (ASL) Clinical Specialist position beginning in the fall semester 2025.

Position Description

At TCNJ, American Sign Language programming is housed in the Department of Special Education Language and Literacy within the Elementary Education of The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, a 5-year dual degree program resulting in a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. ASL instruction is also a valued component of the College’s World Languages and Culture Program, serving hundreds of students annually. ASL programming includes three levels of instruction and additional specialized courses.

The Clinical Specialist is responsible for the following:

·         Instruct undergraduate ASL courses for students across majors at the college using a program-wide curriculum in core courses and curricula of their design in specialized classes.

·         Development of course syllabi and assignments.

·         Evaluation of student performance.

·         Student advising.

·         Collaboration with a range of College constituents.

·         Service to the College community.

Candidates should be committed to enhancing our collegial environment among all students and faculty, as demonstrated through culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and developing intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth-highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities in the U.S. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools—Arts & Communication; Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. The College also offers graduate programs in nursing, business, education, and English. Known for its natural beauty, the College is situated on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township, New Jersey, near New York City and Philadelphia. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,000 full-time students. The accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Education serve approximately 1,200 students in four departments\: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education Language and Literacy, and Counselor Education. Programs include various options, from certificate programs to five-year MAT programs. For more information, visit our website at\: https\://education.tcnj.edu/

Qualifications

Applicants must have or demonstrate:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, ASL/English Interpreting, or a closely related field.

·         Evidenced ASL Proficiency:  SLPI Advanced or higher, ASLPI Level 3 or higher, or Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf Certification

·         A record of instructing ASL at the postsecondary level.

Preferred Qualifications

·         A Master's or Doctoral degree in ASL Linguistics, ASL Instruction, or a closely related field.

·         Evidenced ASL Proficiency:  SLPI Superior or higher, ASLPI Level 4 or higher, or Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf Certification.

·         A record of instructing ASL or Linguistics at the postsecondary level

·         Specialized training or experience in ASL pedagogy or curriculum development.

Contact Information

Please submit a cover letter, vita, ASL teaching philosophy, feedback from student course evaluations, postsecondary education transcripts, ASL proficiency evaluation results and any other credentials, and names of three references through the TCNJ Employment website. https\://tcnj.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex_faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=25000934&tz=GMT-04:00&tzname=America/New_York

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. TCNJ values a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applicants who wish to be part of our academic mission.