Lecturer in German and German Language Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Number F0791P Working Title Lecturer in German and German Language Coordinator Department Franklin College Germanic and Slavic Studies About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies

College/Unit/Department website https://www.gsstudies.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan GDCP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Minorities Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2021 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 12/23/2020 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, candidates should visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/179838 and provide all the requested materials: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references, at least one of which should address the candidate’s teaching record. (Upon receipt of the application, the three references will be notified to submit letters of recommendation at the same website). Finalists will be asked to submit a teaching portfolio. To guarantee full consideration, please submit application materials by February 5, 2021. The candidate selected for hire will also be required to provide original transcripts showing degrees earned. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Brigitte Rossbacher, at rossbach@uga.edu.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

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Position Details

Classification Title Lecturer FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline

Position Summary

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Georgia (Athens) invites applicants for the position of Lecturer and German Language Coordinator, to begin August 1, 2021. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 or 3/4 course load (depending on the number of 4 credit hour courses assigned), including a graduate level course in foreign language pedagogy; coordinate multi-section first- and second-year German courses; and supervise graduate Teaching Assistants.

Additional Requirements

Ph.D. (in hand by start date), either in German Studies or in second language acquisition, language pedagogy, or a related field, with an emphasis in German.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Two years of experience teaching college German

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

*Background in language pedagogy, teaching with technology, and teaching supervision/mentorship
*Native or near-native fluency in both German and English
*Record of teaching excellence

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

*Teaching a 3/3 or 3/4 course load (depending on the number of 4 credit hour courses assigned), including a graduate level course in foreign language pedagogy
*Coordinating the multi-section first- and second-year German curriculum
*Supervising the graduate Teaching Assistants.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents