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University of Connecticut

Location: Storrs MansfieldCT 06269 Document ID: AB474-0LE0 Posted on: 2018-02-0102/01/2018 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-03-03
 

Assistant Professor In-Residence of German Studies


The Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor In-Residence of German Studies, to participate actively in a large, vibrant, and innovative undergraduate and graduate German Studies program, dedicated to interdisciplinary work. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is entering a transformational period of growth supported by the $1.7B Next Generation Connecticut ( http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/ ) and the $1B Bioscience Connecticut ( http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/ ) investments and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence ( http://issuu.com/uconnprovost/docs/academic-plan-single-hi-optimized_1 ). As part of these initiatives, UConn has hired more than 450 new faculty members at all ranks during the past three years. We are pleased to continue these investments by inviting applications for faculty positions in the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages. For more information please visit the department's website at www.languages.uconn.edu .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The successful candidate will be expected to share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to the mentoring of students in their professional development. Successful candidates will be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their activities the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; contribute to the development of pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. The teaching load is seven courses per academic year, including German language courses at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, and courses on German culture and society in inter- and cross-cultural perspectives to be taught in English. Responsibilities also include program development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Native or near-native German proficiency, PhD in hand by August 2018; expertise in 19th through 21st-century German Studies and/or German as a Foreign Language (DaF), with documented excellence in teaching courses in the upper-division curriculum (English and German). Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Candidates must have completed all the requirements for their doctoral degree by August 22, 2018.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in German film, Second Language Acquisition, German for the professions (engineering, business), digital humanities, human rights, or German-Jewish Studies.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position. Annually renewable, pending satisfactory performance. This position is at the main campus in Storrs but incumbents may work at the campuses located at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, and/or any other University location.

TO APPLY

Select "Apply" to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to complete your application and include your last name as well as search #2018263 in the document title for each document submitted: a cover letter, curriculum vitae; teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, etc.); research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, etc.); commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.). Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct three reference writers to submit letters of reference on your behalf. Submission deadline is January 12, 2018.

If you have questions or need further information you may contact Dr. Gustavo Nanclares via email at gustavo.nanclares@uconn.edu.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2018263)

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.



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