Staff Interpreter/ASL Lab Coordinator- College Of Education, Health, & Human Sci

Staff Interpreter/ASL Lab Coordinator

The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications for our Staff Interpreter/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 Staff Interpreter/ASL Lab Coordinator to provide federally mandated accommodations within the department: deliver interpreted ASL messages to faculty and staff with cultural and linguistic equivalence expected in higher education settings, while monitoring for comprehension and feedback, and provide voiced English to non-ASL users with cultural and linguistic equivalence expected in higher education settings. This position works closely with faculty and staff to facilitate communication access via ASL and English across a wide variety of situations Additionally, this position will also serve as the coordinator for the ASL Lab activities in the department and will be available in a limited capacity to provide interpreting services for the college and campus.

Required qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 3 years of experience as an ASL interpreter. Near Native to Native American Sign Language skills as demonstrated by certification as an ASL Interpreter or Advanced rating on SLPI or Level 4 on ASLPI; Knowledge of Deaf culture and the process of interpretation; Demonstrated knowledge of NAD-RID's Code of Professional Conduct; Excellent listening skills and demonstrated ability to identify essential components of information presented; Ability to work comfortably in an academic setting with diverse populations.

Preferred qualifications: Master’s Degree. Knowledge of academic vocabulary; Experience working as an interpreter in Higher Education settings with faculty or staff; Experience as an ASL Instructor. Certification by the National Registry of Intepreters of the Deaf, or equivalent or a score of 4.0 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Google Drive.

This position is full-time Teaching & Learning Accessibility Specialist 2, MR07, non-exempt, with health/dental insurance, and other benefits. At UTK, we strive to provide eligible employees with a comprehensive suite of benefits. For complete information about insurance, retirement, and other available benefits, visit the UT System HR Benefits website. For full consideration, along with the official application, applicants must submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references.