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IN-LART08004

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The Department of English at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications for a full-time professional position as director of a B.S. program in ASL/English Interpreting beginning August 1, 2008.  The degree is a 2+2 program in cooperation with the A.A. program in American Sign Language offered by Vincennes University and the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI.

IUPUI serves a diverse population of over 29,000 students.  It is located in metropolitan Indianapolis, which is home to a large and active Deaf community.  The Indiana School for the Deaf is a short distance from campus and is the home of Vincennes University's ASL Program.

Qualifications
Required:  (1) M.A. or M.S. in linguistics or a field related to interpreting; (2) RID certification (or CDI); (3) demonstrated excellence in teaching interpreting; and (4) administrative experience in a university setting.


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(1) Direct and teach courses in the ASL/English Interpreting Program; (2) advise students; (3) hire and supervise part-time interpreting instructors); (4) coordinate IUPUI's program with Vincennes University's; and (5) oversee program development, including recruitment and community outreach.


Applications received by 31 May 2008 will be given full consideration.  The search will continue until the position is filled.  Please send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to

	Susan C. Shepherd, Chair
	ASL/English Interpreting Program Search Committee
	English Department, IUPUI
	425 University Blvd.
	Indianapolis, IN  46202-5140

For further information, please call 317-274-2258 or e-mail sshephe@iupui.edu.


IUPUI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Director ASL/EIP

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Lecturer- English ASL/EIP

04/22/08

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