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Riverside, CA
RAMPANT ABUSE ALLEGED AT SCHOOL FOR DEAF
The California School for the Deaf in Riverside ordinarily is shrouded in silence, shut off from the hearing world at large. What happens at CSDR usually stays within the confines of the school – even when the most egregious acts of misconduct, rape and assault occur. No longer. Thanks to the courage of whistle-blowers, and following my recent column exposing CSDR’s chronic underperformance, rendering massive numbers of students lacking life skills and academic abilities, I received shocking evidence of a tragically dismal CSDR student safety record. / The Orange County Register
Santa Fe, NM
JUDGE REJECTS PLEA, POSTPONES HEARING FOR MAN ACCUSED OF ABDUCTION ATTEMPT
A state District Court judge on Tuesday declined to accept a plea in a case involving a 23-year-old hearing-impaired man accused of assaulting and attempting to abduct a woman outside a downtown bar last winter. After a sign language interpreter explained the details of the proposed plea privately with Ryan Catron, First District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer said, “I’m not taking the plea. You just saw it today. That’s not how I take pleas.” / The Santa Fe New Mexican
Green Bay, WI
IN RELAY SCAM, CROOKS PRETEND TO BE DEAF
Con artists have a diverse bag of tricks for defrauding small businesses, including impersonating electric companies and climbing onto convenience-store rooftops. In Wisconsin, thieves recently dusted off an old ruse for duping small merchants: They’re pretending to be deaf. The so-called relay-operator scam, which relies on a telephone service for the hearing-impaired, has been around for at least a decade. / Businessweek
See Also FRAUDSTERS USE SERVICE FOR THE DEAF TO CHEAT RESTAURANTS / WBAY
Montesano, WA
DEAF MONTESANO COUNCILWOMAN DEMANDS NEW INTERPRETER
There was supposed to a Montesano City Council Meeting last night [Oct. 28]. Instead it was cut short and will need to be rescheduled. Councilwoman Marisa Salzer, who is hearing impaired, stopped the meeting after the flag ceremony and said she could not understand the sign language interpreter who was signing for the meeting. “I’m not voting tonight. I cannot understand my interpreter. She’s not certified.” City Attorney Dan Glenn then advised that if Salzer could not understand the interpreter that the meeting should be recessed until a later date. / KOMO
Phoenix, AZ
DEAF COUPLE OVERCOMES OBSTACLES TO EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS
It's been three years since a San Francisco couple started fulfilling their dreams by opening their own business. Now the couple is expanding that business, and they aren't letting anything stand in their way. Melody Stein and her husband Russell are quite a team. They have expanded their business, Mozzeria Pizza, by taking advantage of the current food truck craze. Melody and Russell bought a food truck of their own in Florida, and are now driving it back to San Francisco. / KTAR
Rochester, NY
NEW TECHNOLOGY HELPING THE DEAF
New technology is changing the way the deaf community uses the phone and interacts with others. Convo has designed an app called Convo Mobile that pairs with Philip Hue's smart light bulbs. Instead of a distracting strobe light, locked to one singular place, going off whenever the phone rings, deaf people can program the light bulbs in their regular lamps to flash gently in whatever color they want, wherever they want. / WHAM 13
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Australia
DEAF FEAR LOSS OF TV CAPTIONS
Disability advocates are concerned the government is paving the way for broadcasters to stop providing closed captioning services. Under proposed laws before parliament, free-to-air networks will no longer have to provide annual reports to show they are complying with captioning obligations. Some in the deaf community fear that could be the first step in watering down their requirement to provide 100 per cent captioning from 6am to midnight on primary channels. / SBS News
Oakhurst, Australia
DEAF FIREFIGHTER POWER COUPLE BLAZE AHEAD AS FIRE BRIGADE VOLUNTEERS
Husband-and-wife duo Steve and Natalie Milligan admit they faced their first fires with some trepidation. Few firefighters would say otherwise. But as they are both deaf, their experiences came with a different set of challenges. “I had never thought about a real fire before but when I got there, I thought positively... People saw my helmet and understood I was deaf,” Mrs Milligan said. “After the fire I felt really good and accepted and relaxed, not scared." / Daily Telegraph
Christchurch, New Zealand
KILLER, RAPIST OF DEAF WOMAN GETS LEGAL AID TO APPEAL CONVICTIONS
Liam Reid's lawyer has confirmed the convicted killer and rapist is pushing for a second appeal against his conviction. Chris Tennet says his client has been granted legal aid to investigate lodging another appeal. In 2009 the appeal court reduced his minimum non-parole period from 26 years to 23. Liam Reid was sentenced to life for the rape and murder of deaf woman Emma Agnew in Christchurch in 2007. / TVNZ
London, England
BURGLARS PUT CLAPHAM DEAF CLUB'S FUTURE IN JEOPARDY
A social club that provides a “crucial” service for deaf people in south London is facing closure after a burglary left it struggling to meet its expenses. Clapham Deaf Club, whose members are predominantly from ethnic minority backgrounds, provides a range of activities including sports, games, competitions and outings. It is now appealing for support and funding to remain in operation. The organization has been open for nearly 90 years and is run by deaf people and caters to both children and adults. / The Voice
London, England
THEATRE COMPANIES RALLY BEHIND DEAF ACTORS FACING FUNDING TROUBLE
Deaf-led theatre companies have criticised a “broken” government scheme which they claim is withholding support from deaf actors. The Access to Work initiative provides funding for deaf and disabled people to hire support workers such as sign language interpreters. In recent months it has been claimed to have become more difficult for people to access the support. Deaf and disabled campaigners protested against the changes at the end of October outside the Houses of Parliament, where an inquiry is taking place into the effectiveness of ATW. / The Stage
London, England
THE UNTOLD STORIES OF DEAF PEOPLE IN WWI
This year has seen many commemorations of the centenary of World War One. It was one of history's deadliest conflicts, claiming millions of lives. Stories featuring deaf people of that period have remained largely hidden but have been pulled together by See Hear ahead of Remembrance Sunday. / BBC News
Dundee, Scotland
DEAF ROBBER USED INTERPRETER DURING DUNDEE FLAT RAID
A deaf robber who burst into a woman's flat and used an interpreter to demand money has been jailed for 14 months. Paul Coombs admitted forcing his way into Laura Fairweather's Dundee home with two other men in tow. One of the men acted as an interpreter for the 42-year-old, who also needed a sign language translator at Perth Sheriff Court. Sheriff Michael Fletcher jailed Coombs despite hearing he would find prison "difficult" due to his deafness. / BBC News
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
LETTING THEIR HANDS DO THE TALKING
Growing up deaf, Christian Arellanos had a tough time grasping the concept of language. "I grew up in an oral education model and I didn't really have language. There wasn't a lot of good communication for me," the Saskatoon-raised Arellanos said through an interpreter. After learning sign language, he was able to flourish. "Now that I have language, I have goals for the future," he said. / The Star Phoenix
China
DEGREE COURSES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Never in his wildest dreams did deaf student Kenny Chu Kwan-ngai ever consider attending university. Armed merely with a school certificate when he graduated from Chun Tok School for the Deaf, he had moved from one low-skilled job to another, until he was discovered by Professor Gladys Tang Wai-lan in 1999. He became her first deaf research associate at Chinese University's Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies. / South China Morning Post
Japan
NEW TECH BRINGS CINEMA TO THE DEAF AND BLIND
The lights dimmed inside the theater at the Tokyo International Film Festival and the audience quieted down. As Masayuki Suo’s film “Maiko wa Lady (Lady Maiko)” began, the viewers were ready — with glasses-shaped head-mounted displays and earpieces designed to make cinema accessible to the deaf and blind. The special screening held at TIFF on Oct. 24 was a chance for the audience to experience the future of cinema in a barrier-free environment, so that everyone can enjoy going to the movies. / The Japan Times
Cebu City, Philippines
TEACHING IN SILENCE
It is a typical morning rush in a community public school in Barangay Bulacao, Pardo in Cebu City. In one particular classroom, the scene is even more chaotic: 15 students, aged 14 years and below, speak animatedly with one another, frantically waving their hands around, some teasing their classmates and others running around tables and chairs. It is a typical scene at the Bulacao Community SPED Center, where Michelle Gabisan, 30, teaches a multi-grade class of Deaf students. Like all her students, Michelle is also Deaf. / Yahoo! News
Doda, India
POLL AUTHORITY REACHES OUT TO DEAF, DUMB VOTERS
In a bid to reach out to all sections of the society and create voter awareness among them, the Election department on Monday held a special Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme at a remote hamlet of Doda district for deaf and dumb voters. Located in the remote mountains of Doda district, Dhadkie village has as many as 87 deaf and dumb residents. / Zee News
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Kanawha County, WV
HEARING-IMPAIRED STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL POSTCARD QUEST
Students at Shoals Elementary in Mink Shoals are reaching out to schools across the country through their penmanship and the U.S. Postal Service. Six students in Julie Turley's K-second-grade Deaf Education class have been sending and receiving postcards, and other items, from other schools for deaf around the country. As of Wednesday, Turley's class has received responses from schools in 38 other states. / WSAZ
Batavia, NY
GCC CLUB WILL HOST ADVOCATES FOR DEAF
In developing countries, at least 90 percent of deaf people do not go to school. That’s according to Discovering Deaf Worlds (DDW), a Rochester-based non-profit organization that’s working to change that. On Nov. 18, DDW co-founder David Justice and Executive Director Davin Searls will visit Genesee Community College to do a presentation, “Understanding Diversity of Language and Culture in the International Deaf Community." / The Daily News
San Antonio, TX
SPEAKER SPREADS AWARENESS ABOUT DEAF-BLIND COMMUNITY
A leading activist in the deaf-blind community shared her story with more than 50 faculty members and students Wednesday evening in the American Sign Language department of Nail Technical Center. Kim Powers, who has been deaf since birth and began losing her sight as a child, is president of the Deaf-Blind Association and a board member of the Deaf-Blind Service Center of Austin. She used sign language during her lecture, while an interpreter vocalized her remarks to the audience. / The Ranger
Longview, TX
'ACORN BOY' AND DEAF CULTURE
My wife and I were talking about some of the favorite students we have taught, and she brought up a wonderful child she called “Acorn Boy.” One game he invented was finding acorns on the ground and then trying to sneak them into his teacher’s pocket. My wife teaches very young children with special needs. Because this kid was so obviously smart and socially engaged, I asked why he was in a special education class. It turns out that he is the only person in his immediate family who is not deaf, and his language skills lag behind his peers’. / Longview News-Journal
Berkeley, CA
AT BERKELEY DEAF CENTER, SPECIAL DOG, FRIENDS TO MAKR BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday to a very special dog named Nan, who will celebrate her third birthday on Nov. 17. Actually, she won't be 3 until Nov. 30, but she's going to celebrate early so all her little buddies, ages 3 to 5, at the Center for the Early Intervention on Deafness can party with her. (They'll be off for Thanksgiving break.) The toddlers, who are deaf or hearing-impaired, will wear dog-ear party hats, sing happy birthday and share a special treat. / Contra Costa Times
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Little Rock, AR
DEAF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT NAMED
An interim superintendent is taking the helm of the Arkansas School for the Deaf. The move comes after the state attorney general issued an opinion that one person cannot lead both the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Arkansas School for the Blind. The opinion was requested after the schools' board decided last month to ask for the resignation of deaf school superintendent Sandra Lunestad. / KAIT
Rochester, NY
RIT/NTID RECEIVES GRANT TO STUDY EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES ON DEAF STUDENTS
If members of a social group are aware that people have negative opinions about their ability to succeed in a certain discipline, can that awareness cause them to perform poorly? That’s what researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf and the University of Rochester are hoping to determine. NTID was awarded a three-year, $534,204 grant from the National Science Foundation with a collaborative sub-award to the UR to determine whether stereotypes affect the way deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform in mathematics. / Henrietta Post
Indianapolis, IN
CASE STUDY: HEARING LOSS IN ONE INFANT TWIN AFFECTS MOTHER'S SPEECH TO BOTH BABIES
Is it possible that hearing loss in one infant from a pair of twins can affect the mother's speech to both infants? A new acoustics study zeroes in on this question and suggests that not only is this alteration of speech entirely possible, but that mothers speak to both infants as if they are hearing impaired. The study explores the acoustic characteristics of three mothers' speech towards their infant twins. / ScienceDaily
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Washington, DC
SIGN LANGUAGE AND SONG IN 'VISIBLE LANGUAGE' AT GALLAUDET
“I want to communicate,” goes an early chorus of the musical “Visible Language,” and that fundamental message is delivered in song, American Sign Language and supertitles projected above the small stage at Gallaudet University. That range of expression is the real drama of this fascinating show, which hinges on the 1890s debate between telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell and Edward Miner Gallaudet, the university’s founder and its president for decades. / The Washington Post
Salem, NH
COMIC BOOK FEATURING HEARING-IMPAIRED SUPERHEROES INSPIRED BY SALEM BOY
A Salem boy, Anthony Smith, has reached superhero status. A new Marvel comic book is modeled after the 6-year-old. The epic story started last year when Anthony, who wears cochlear implants, didn't want to wear his blue hearing aids because "superheroes don't wear hearing aids." Anthony's mom, Christina D'Allesandro, turned to Marvel Comics, which drew up a character named "Blue Ear," a crime fighter with hearing aids. / WMUR
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Clarks Summit, PA
SPANGENBERG BRINGS HIS MLB STORY TO HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS
"Your dreams can never be too big." 23-year-old major league baseball player Cory Spangenberg used that message as a life lesson in dreaming big. He shared that lesson Wednesday at The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children in Clarks Summit. He went from a kid in Clarks Summit who played baseball for Abington Heights High School to realizing a big league dream this year with the San Diego Padres. / PAHomepage.com
Baton Rouge, LA
DEAF WORLD RECORD HOLDER MATTHEW KLOTZ VERBALLY COMMITS TO LSU
Deaf Swimming World Record holder Matthew Klotz has verbally committed to the Louisiana State University Tigers, and will join the team in the fall of 2015 after taking a gap year during the 2014-2015 season. “I’m really excited to commit to such a great swimming program,” Klotz said. Klotz’s stock has risen significantly in the last year as he’s rolled through the backstroke record books for both US Deaf Swimming and the World Record books as well. / Swim Swam
Downey, CA
HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES FIRST DEAF CHEERLEADER TO SQUAD
Downey High School cheerleaders -- they are loud and proud. Always cheering to the beat, lifting up the crowd. But for one girl on the cheerleading squad, there is no beat, no music, no noise. Her world is silent. 15-year-old Iliana Delgado is unable to hear. She's the first deaf cheerleader on the very competitive Downey cheerleading squad. / KTTV
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Los Angeles, CA
STEPHEN R. SCHULTZ, 67, CHAMPION OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY
Stephen was born in Rochester, N.Y. in 1947 and died in Studio City, Calif. on October 12, 2014. He was 67 years young and lived a life worth celebrating. As remembered by his friends and family, "Stevie" was charismatic, bold, daring and funny. Born deaf, he faced life with vigor and gusto, never missing an opportunity to connect with people, have new experiences, travel the world and enjoy life. Above all, he loved his family and cherished every opportunity to take pride in his wife Eileen and their three children: Olga, Cory and Linda. / Los Angeles Times
Wilmington, NC
JOYCE SKIPPER 'SKIP' BAINES, 77, TIRELESS ENCSD ADVOCATE
Joyce Skipper “Skip” Baines, of Wilmington, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at home. She was 77. Born July 29, 1937, she was a native of Wilmington. Because of her daughter Traci, Skip was a passionate advocate for the Eastern NC School for the Deaf where she worked tirelessly to ensure that it continued to provide a high school program for the children of Eastern NC. / Port City Daily
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Requisition Number
1415BR
Position Title
Instructional/Support Faculty
College/Division
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Organization
NTID Engineering Studies
Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline
Applied Mechanical Technology
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Employment Category
Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date
26-Jan-2015
Detailed Job Description
We are seeking an individual who will contribute to a community committed to student centeredness; scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.
This faculty member will:
• Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in Engineering or Engineering Technology courses in the College of Applied Science and Technology and the College of Engineering.
• Provide direct instruction at the introductory level in our Applied Mechanical Technology associate degree program
• Develop curriculum for existing programs and/or potential new programs.
• Perform research and publish results in peer-reviewed journals in scholarship of teaching and learning, or engineering-related journals.
• Promote partnerships with industry and other academic settings.
• Work with the NTID Center of Employment to assist students in finding cooperative work experiences.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Fulfill other faculty expectations including those related to service necessary for tenure and promotion in rank
Required Minimum Qualifications
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
·Doctorate in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a strong background in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering. A candidate who holds a doctorate in a different field but who holds a master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology will be considered. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered.*
• Demonstrated ability to perform research and to publish results in peer-reviewed journals. Ability to successfully cultivate professional contacts in Engineering and Engineering Technology for the purpose of establishing student cooperative work experiences.
• Evidence of being highly motivated with the ability to inspire students.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and Familiarity with Deaf culture.*
Candidates who are in the final stages of preparing and defending a dissertation will be considered.
Required Minimum Education Level
Doctorate
Required Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
Statement of Diversity Contribution
List of References
How To Apply
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/535210
Keyword Search: 1415BR.
Please submit: your curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and the following attachments:
-The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
-Statement of Teaching Philosophy
-Statement of Diversity Contribution
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Lecturer - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
This faculty member will:
• Provide direct instruction in the first and second year machining and computer numerical control courses in our Associate degree program in Computer Integration Machining Technology.
• Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in the College of Applied and Science Technology.
• Develop curriculum for existing programs and/or potential new programs.
• Promote partnerships with industry and other academic settings.
• Work with the NTID Center of Employment to assist students in finding cooperative work experiences.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Fulfill other faculty expectations and departmental needs.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
· Bachelors or higher degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a strong background in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
·Demonstrated robust background in machining.
· Ability to successfully cultivate professional contacts in the manufacturing sector for the purpose of establishing student cooperative work experiences.
·Evidence of being highly motivated with the ability to inspire students.
Fluency in American Sign Language.
How To Apply
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/536232
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Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Assistant Director of Pre-College Outreach
Department/College Description
NOTE: This is a temporary position from October 1, 2014 through August 15, 2015
Detailed Job Description
General Summary
The Pre-College Outreach Office is responsible for the establishment and operation of educational activities designed to build up NTID’s pipeline of prospective students. The focus of NTID’s Pre-College Outreach is on middle and high school students. Long term strategic plans have identified priority target audiences for Pre-College efforts as the following: High Academic Potential, AALANA, Girls and STEM.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Communication, Human Service or related field required.
Experience
Experience in event planning and working with pre-college population strongly preferred.
Required Minimum Education Level
BS
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://apptrkr.com/520686.
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
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Nexus Inland NW – Spokane, WA Seeking Executive Director
Nexus is seeking a new Executive Director to replace a long time Executive Director who is retiring. Skills and knowledge valuable to the center’s future success include: Leadership and Management, Communication, Budget and Finance and Personnel. A Master’s degree preferred. Bachelors’ or equivalent with 5 years’ experience will be considered. Traveling is required. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
Please send a letter of interest with your resume and references to:
Executive Director Search Committee
Nexus
1206 North Howard
Spokane, WA 99201
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PAHrtners Deaf Services
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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE
PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults. Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing!
As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting for you! E.O.E.
PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to fill the following positions:
Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities – Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations
Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs - Full Time; Glenside location
Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs - Full Time; Glenside location
Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location
Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside location
Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location
Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each position.
Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs
Send your letter of intent and resume to:
Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager
PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
Email: ewilliams@pahrtners.com
Fax: 215-884-6301
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, California 91330
Department: Deaf Studies
Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2015
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Dependent on Qualifications
Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Deaf Studies, Linguistics, American Sign Language (ASL), or closely related field of study. ABD candidates will be considered but must complete the doctorate by the time of appointment (August 19, 2015). General knowledge of ASL and the Deaf Studies field, which may include but is not limited to ASL teaching, cultural studies, Deaf education, and interpreting. Possess strong and effective teaching methods in various aspects of ASL, Interpreting, and Deaf Studies or other related courses. Extensive knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf community. Evidence of successful Deaf Studies-related teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated evidence of recent scholarly publications or equivalencies and activities or evidence of potential for such scholarly accomplishments. Ability to interact effectively with both Deaf and hearing people. Evidence of positive relationships and collegiality with university students, staff, and colleagues. Evidence of participation in ASL/Deaf Studies and Deaf community organizations on local, state, and/or national levels. Commitment to Deaf bilingual/bicultural experience and its foundation in basic human rights. Native/native-like fluency in ASL. Basic understanding of curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse student population.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.
Responsibilities: Teach American Sign Language and Deaf Studies content courses. The standard teaching load is twelve (12) units per semester (plus committee assignments). A reduced load will be assigned during the first year of teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department (including curriculum and program development); engage in scholarship and community service and to remain current in their field; serve on departmental, college, and/or university committees, and to participate in other service as needed.
Application Process: Applicants should submit all of the following:
NOTE: Incomplete applications will be accepted but will not be reviewed/considered until all requested materials are received.
Cover letter that includes:
§ Statements of teaching and research interests
§ Summary of prior relevant experience
§ Statement or evidence of Deaf-centric philosophies