Lecturer in German

The School of International Letters & Cultures (SILC) German program at Arizona State University (Tempe campus) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer of German with an anticipated start date of January 2020. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, 9-month appointment (August 16 – May 15). The SILC German program offers a Bachelor of Arts major and minor degree programs. This position is non-tenure eligible, but renewable pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funding, and the needs of the university. Arizona State University is the nation’s leading major public university committed to inclusion and excellence in research and education.

Essential Functions of the Position:
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach 6 courses per academic year in the lower and upper division undergraduate curriculum of the German program.
• Provide leadership in program coordination (prepare syllabi, lectures, class materials, and schedule class assignments).
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in program-related activities and service to the program.

Required Qualifications:

• MA degree or higher in a relevant area, including German language pedagogy, teaching of German as a foreign language, applied linguistics, German literary and cultural studies, or related field by time of appointment.
• Three years’ experience in higher education teaching German language and cultural studies courses (elementary through advanced level), and evidence of effective teaching.
• Native/near-native proficiency in both German and English.

Desired Qualifications:

• ABD or PhD in a relevant area, including German language pedagogy, teaching of German as a foreign language, applied linguistics, German literary and cultural studies, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in online teaching and/or appropriate technologies in language instruction.
• Experience participating in study abroad programs.
• Experience with ACTFL proficiency standards and proficiency-based approaches to teaching German.
• Teaching/research profile in migration studies or environmental humanities.
• Demonstrated success meeting the needs of underrepresented student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities.

To apply, submit the following electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/68523

1. A current curriculum vitae.
2. A cover letter addressed to Dr Daniel Gilfillan, Search Committee Chair, outlining teaching philosophy that includes a description of how the applicant’s experiences fit the qualifications listed above.
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (quantitative and sample of qualitative data from recent teaching evaluations for language and cultural studies courses: from 3 most recent courses).
4. A statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence (1 page single spaced).
5. The names, positions, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, who may be contacted directly.

Application deadline is November 1, 2019; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. By policy, the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by time of hire.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

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