ASL Lab Coordinator- Theory & Practice In Teacher Education

ASL Lab Coordinator

The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications for our ASL Lab Coordinator position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the mission and goals of the Department and University.

The University and Region

UTK is the state's flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university with 11 colleges and more than 30,000 students. With new leadership at the system, university, and college levels, UTK is poised for dramatic positive change focused on solving some of the most audacious, pressing problems our country and world face today. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville and Cincinnati. It is only a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.

The Department

The Department of Theory and Practice in Education includes 2 research professors, 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 15 clinical-track, and 6 lecture-track faculty. The department provides undergraduate majors in education and audiology and speech pathology, deaf studies, and special education with multiple minors offered. The graduate programs offered are a Master of Science with 12 concentrations, an EdS, or Specialist in Education, and a PhD with three concentrations and several specializations. The mission of TPTE is to benefit local, regional, national, and global communities by conducting research, preparing teachers, and engaging in outreach.

The Position

The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) is seeking a full-time ASL Lab Coordinator. This position will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the ASL (American Sign Language) lab. Responsibilities will include: coordinate the Lab staffing schedule; update and maintain ASL Lab assignments; provide tutoring and assignment support to students enrolled in ASL courses and current Deaf Studies majors; maintain lab attendance data; maintain/control the lab space and equipment; and other duties related to ASL lab. This position will receive and coordinate requests for interpreting services for the Deaf Studies Team. Create/Edit ASL Videos by the faculty members.