at University of Arizona/Human Resources Division in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Lecturer, German Studies
Posting Number
req13857
Department
German Studies
Department Website Link
https://german.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Main Campus
Address
1512 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of German Studies at the University of Arizona invites applications for a one-year lecturer position in German Studies, beginning August 2023. This position will teach in-person general education courses and upper-level language, literature, and culture courses for German majors and minors.
Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Direct the first four semesters of language courses, including supervising graduate assistant teachers and overseeing the implementation of the curriculum.
Teach one course in the Fall semester and two courses in the Spring semester (general education, and/or upper/lower-level language, literature, and culture courses for German majors and minors).
Hold office hours.
Active involvement in student recruitment, curriculum and program discussions and processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in German Studies, Second Language Acquisition, or related field by May 2023.
Native or near-native fluency in German and English is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Experience with both online and face-to-face instruction.
Experience with and knowledge of language learning and teaching methods and innovations for teaching undergraduate majors and minors in German Studies and general education courses.
Demonstrated research expertise in applied linguistics or second language learning and teaching.
Rank
Lecturer
Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Academic
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$45,000
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
8/14/2023
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Lindsey Fera
lfera@arizona.edu
Open Date
2/28/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload 3 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system).Curriculum vitae (CV).
Statement of teaching philosophy.
Cover letter.
Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references (do NOT click the "Submit" button until you have added all 3 references using the plus "+" sign button). Your references will then be requested to upload a letter of reference into the system. Once the 3 reference letters have been uploaded, the application will be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to complete applications. The application deadline is April 1, 2023.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,... For full info follow application link.
The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
