Gallaudet Technology Program Director

Gallaudet University

800 Florida Ave., NE

Washington, DC 20002

Judy Harkins

Director, Technology Access Program

Phone: 202-651-5677

Email: judith.harkins@gallaudet.edu
Website: http://tap.gallaudet.edu.

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Tenure Track Faculty/Technology Access Program Director

Department: Department of Communication Studies Job Number: UF-10050795159 Date Posted: 5/7/2010

Status: Accepting applications

The Technology Access Program (TAP) has been a thriving endeavor of Gallaudet University since 1985. The program has had ongoing sponsored program (grant) support throughout its existence, as well as support from Gallaudet University through the faculty appointment of its director. The program currently consists of the faculty director and 2.75 experienced research staff, whose time is divided among three grants (the RERC on Telecommunications Access, the RERC on Hearing Enhancement, a project of Gallaudet’s Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences; and the Visual Languages and Learning Science of Learning Center), as well as teaching of undergraduate courses. On average, two students per year, usually one graduate and one undergraduate student, work in the TAP as well. Members of TAP have received numerous awards for their contribution to accessibility of communications. The program is highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, efficient, and outcome-oriented. TAP is part of the undergraduate Department of Communication Studies and the director is a faculty member in that department. http://tap.gallaudet.edu

Qualifications:

1.Ph.D. with research orientation. Because this is an interdisciplinary center, we are open to considering candidates with a range of educational backgrounds (e.g., engineering, psychology/human factors, management-related advanced degrees, public policy), if the candidate has proven track record of active research and publication prior to application and meets the other qualifications.

2.Communication competence in ASL that is sufficient for conversation is necessary to begin work in this position, and a commitment to rapid improvement in signing skills is essential if the candidate is not fully fluent at time of hire. Note that to acquire tenure at Gallaudet, faculty must pass a proficiency exam in American Sign Language.

3.Evidence of strong interest in the accessibility of society to people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and strong knowledge in this area.

4.Evidence of participation in acquisition of sponsorship for university research.

Other characteristics desirable in a candidate:

1.Evidence of success in acquisition of grants through independent securing of grant(s) or contribution to writing of grants.

2.Evidence of competency in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.

3.Evidence of supervisory and/or mentoring ability.

4.Evidence of management competency.

5.Evidence of collaborative work, e.g., with consumers, industry, university personnel, and government personnel.

Responsibilities:

This is a tenure track position for a faculty member whose primary area of responsibility is research (at the investigator or principal investigator level), acquisition and management of research grants, and supervision of staff and students toward effective completion of research and related outcomes. The focus of the research is accessibility and usability of communication technologies by deaf and hard of hearing people. The teaching load of this position, while it may vary depending on the research load, is one course per year. Responsibilities include assuming project responsibilities and management in the conduct of a grant already underway in this department (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Telecommunications Access, 2009-2014). This RERC project is a subgrant from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Trace R&D Center, and is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. For an overview of the center grant, see: http://trace.wisc.edu/news/archives/000263.php

Compensation:

Rank and salary at time of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, at assistant professor or above. Credit for time in rank and progress toward tenure may be awarded at the time of hire, depending on qualifications. Due to the heavy emphasis on sponsored research in a center-grant environment, this is an 11-month appointment.

Application deadline: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive and review applications until the position is filled.

Starting date: Flexible start date after August 16, 2010.

Application Information:

Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcript, and contact information for three references. The letter of application must make reference to the applicant’s experience with American Sign Language to date. The application will be screened and interviews may be conducted prior to receipt of the transcript, but the transcript is required before a final decision will be made. Send these to:

Dr. Judy Harkins, Director

Technology Access Program

Gallaudet University

800 Florida Avenue, NE

SLCC 1116