"Sessional Lecturer Linguist 2SL3 (C02): Introduction to American Sign Language, Fall 2024"

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

SESSIONAL LECTURER—Linguist 2SL3 (C02): Introduction to American Sign Language, Fall 2024

Job ID

64241

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

07/24/2024

Job Type

Contractually Limited <12

Close Date

08/23/2024

Employee Group

CUPE Sessional Faculty

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Department

HUM Linguistics and Languages

Contract Duration

3.1 Months

Hours per Week

18

Posting Details

NOTICE OF POSTING

For Sessional Faculty 

The Department of Linguistics & Languages invites applications for the following teaching position to be offered in the Fall 2024 session.                                                                                               

Department Contact: Bianca James jamesb4@mcmaster.ca

Course Name/Number: Linguist 2SL3 (C02)—Introduction to American Sign Language

Term: Fall 2024—3-Sep-24 to 5-Dec-24

Number of Sections Available: 1         

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location (on/off campus): On campus, KTH 104

Projected Enrollment: 50

Projected TA Support: N/A

Wage Rate*: $8,056.37

Start Time and Duration: Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Course Description/Relevant Employment Duties

Linguist 2SL3—Introduction to American Sign Language

3 unit(s)

This course introduces students to concepts related to people, places and things within the immediate environment, as well as the basic values and norms of the Deaf culture. Students will learn how to conduct simple, everyday conversations and will gain basic numeracy skills.

Three hours; one term

Not open to students with credit in ASL 102 from the Canadian Hearing Society or equivalent. 

Required Qualifications

The successful applicant must have previous experience teaching this course, or similar courses, at the university level and/or appropriate academic qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. either completed or near completion on a relevant topic. 

*Supplemented Fees- 15.02(a) The employee may be eligible to receive supplemented fees in accordance with Schedule C of the Collective Agreement. The actual rate of pay when in excess of the base rate of pay is deemed to include any supplemented fees owing, to the extent of the excess amount. If the actual rate of pay is less than the sum of the base rate of pay and the supplemented fees owing, then the employee shall receive the difference. 

Application Procedure

Please submit the following online via job site https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ by the application due date: 

1. A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be taught.
2. A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
3. Information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement). www.cupe3906.org/unit-2-seniority-information/
4. Names and contact information of two references. Applicants will not be required to submit reference letters as part of their application.                            

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Services Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.