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Adjunct Professor, German

Employer
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 25, 2022


Location: Hickory, North Carolina

The Lenoir-Rhyne University College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for a part-time faculty appointment at the rank of Adjunct Professor.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

This position involves a semester-by-semester contract involving coursework for undergraduate students of up to nine hours per semester in a seated or online classroom environment. A minimum of a master’s degree in German or a closely related field is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. Degree must be awarded prior to the start date of this position.

Preferred candidates will possess credentials and experience in German education. Teaching will include courses in Introductory Language and Cultural along with evaluating student success and achievement with timely student feedback within those courses. Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience, the ability to develop and deliver courses utilizing online and other non-traditional pedagogies is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning which include the presentation of ideas in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and that show sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, collaborative work, scholarly and professional engagement and a dedication to strong institution-wide citizenship.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusiveness are integral to the college’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students from diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in research and teaching.

Application Process

While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a:
  • Letter of Application specifically discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position
  • Curriculum Vitae including the names and addresses of three references
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy which also includes a discussion of how collegiality is essential to the mission of teaching, scholarship, and service to the college and university
  • Statement of diversity, equity and inclusion detailing how you have supported DEI in your academic work and/or how you plan to at Lenoir-Rhyne University
The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be reviewed under the About section of the Lenoir-Rhyne University website. Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to the College Dean, Mindy Makant, Th.D., at mindy.makant@lr.edu .

About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is a community of teacher scholars who are committed to equipping students for meaningful lives of service in the world. The college offers 10 undergraduate degrees: Spanish, History, Political Science, Politics and Law, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Youth and Family Ministry, Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice. At the graduate level, the college offers an M.A. in Criminal Justice. In addition to the Spanish major, we provide first-year language instruction in French, German and Mandarin.

About Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of over 40,000, and additional campuses in Asheville and Columbia, SC. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is about an hour drive from Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and/or Asheville. By combining the liberal arts with professional studies, the University joins a rich foundation in the arts, humanities, social sciences, languages, religion and natural sciences with 55 undergraduate majors and more than 20 master’s degree programs. With record enrollments each of the last eight years, the institution now enrolls over 2,500 students at its three locales, and it anticipates continued managed enrollment growth over the coming years as it expands upon its mission. In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes a diverse campus open to people from all religious backgrounds. It is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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