RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf

We're hiring! Seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Assistant Director for Outreach & Special Projects, two Tenure Track Faculty and one Non-Tenure Track Faculty positions within the Department of Science and Mathematics! In order to be considered for this position, you must apply at: careers.rit.edu

Dr. Rain Bosworth's latest work is spotlighted in Science News Explores, highlighting how Deaf children naturally acquire sign language from their surroundings! 🧠👋 Her findings at RIT/NTID shed light on the incredible ways young minds learn and thrive in Deaf communities. Read more about this groundbreaking research here: https://brnw.ch/21wMKnL #DeafEd #SignLanguage #ResearchSpotlight #NTIDPride

We've got an open position within the NTID Outreach, Placement and Special Projects as the Coordinator of Outreach and Special Projects. This position will have the responsibility for working with the Director of Project Fast Forward to lead and expand NTID's dual credit program, Project Fast Forward (PFF), for secondary teachers of the deaf, and deaf and hard-of-hearing students across the country. This position will work within the Division of Admissions and STEM Outreach. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply at: careers.rit.edu. click the link to search for openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the associated BR number.

SCAN LEFT TO REGISTER NOW! There are some spots left and please share this flyer with your friends, colleagues, deaf and hard-of-hearing scientists The registration link on the URMC webpage is: https://brnw.ch/21wKqwR. More information about the event schedule: Thursday, August 29: https://brnw.ch/21wKqwQ Friday, August 30: https://brnw.ch/21wKqwP Deaf/HH Scientists ROC (Deaf ROC) conference takes place at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) on August 29 and 30 respectively. The conference aims to advance the success of deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) individuals in biomedical and behavioral research careers. By doing so, it brings deaf and hard-of-hearing scientists and allied groups together to foster the community and build a network nationwide. For this reason, the conference theme is “Bridging the Gap: Empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Hearing Research Environments”. The conference is formed through the collaboration of URMC and RIT/NTID to give undergraduate and graduate students a platform to learn more about successful deaf scientists who will be giving presentations and panel discussions. All individuals, especially for deaf and hard of hearing, who want to explore biomedical and biobehavioral avenues are highly encouraged to register and attend this conference! #ritntid #ntiddeafhub #deafroc #biomedical #behavioral #deafscientists #deafscientist [Image Description: The decorative flyer encourages you to register and secure your spot as soon as possible for the Deaf ROC conference taking place at University of Rochester on Thursday, August 29 and at Rochester Institute of Technology on Friday, August 30.

We're hiring! Seeking qualified candidates for our Director of NTID Student Success Center [8849BR] role as well as the Tenure Track Faculty within the NTID Information and Computing Studies department! in order to be considered for this position, you must apply at careers.rit.edu. [Image Description: Black and dark grey diagonal background with the aforementioned text in white and orange font colors. Behind the dark grey portion of the background is an overview photo of a desk with a person and their computer, smartphone, and coffee mug. The job title and description are hugged by orange brackets.]

We're hiring! Seeking qualified candidates for our Admissions Counselor [8834BR] role within the NTID Enrollment Management department! The Admissions Counselor works within a geographic region towards the successful recruitment of prospective deaf and hard of hearing students to RIT. They will need to carry out student recruitment travel (approximately 50 days during peak fall travel season and throughout the year), present to students and stakeholders about RIT/NTID, review applications to facilitate decision to RIT and work with students and stakeholders towards enrolled student status. in order to be considered for this position, you must apply at https://brnw.ch/21wJxu9. [Image Description: Black and dark grey diagonal background with the aforementioned text in white and orange font colors. The job title and description are hugged by orange brackets. RIT/NTID logo at the bottom center.]

A growing number of RIT students are taking on research experiences as part of their RIT education. READ: https://brnw.ch/21wJoQc

Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day! We're grateful for our incredible interpreters who make communication accessible for all. #InterpreterAppreciationDay

Rain Bosworth, Associate Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies at RIT/NTID, is making waves in language acquisition research. Her groundbreaking work highlights the importance of sign language in early development and challenges misconceptions about its impact on speech. Bosworth's dedication to mentoring deaf students and creating a supportive academic environment is truly inspiring. READ: https://brnw.ch/21wJhFI #LanguageAcquisition #SignLanguage #DeafEducation #Inclusion #RITNTID #RoleModel

Meet Michelle Giterman '14, a proud RIT/NTID alum with a passion for business and finance. From her upbringing in a Deaf immigrant family to now managing Crepe Crazy in Austin, Texas, Michelle's journey embodies resilience and entrepreneurship. She credits RIT for honing her skills, including her involvement in the Saunders Summer Startup program, which paved the way for her successful career. Today, she continues to make waves in the restaurant industry, championing Deaf culture and community impact. #RITNTID #Entrepreneurship #SuccessStory READ: