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Assistant Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures (German Studies), College of William & Mary
Bewerbungsfrist
20.10.2018
Arbeitsbeginn
10.08.2019
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at the College of William & Mary invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in German Studies beginning August 10, 2019. We are seeking a colleague with a commitment to excellence in scholarship and teaching with the ability to attract, motivate, retain, and mentor students. The candidate should be able to teach at all levels from Beginning and/or Intermediate German language courses to more advanced courses in German Literature and Cultural Studies, freshman seminars and interdisciplinary courses in the university’s new COLL curriculum. Teaching load is four courses per year (2-2).
Required: A Ph.D. is required by time of appointment August 10, 2019 with specialization in German Language, German Literature or German Cultural Studies. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate Language, Literature and Culture teaching (including German language courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum). Native or near-native proficiency in German and English required.
Preferred: As the Program in German Studies at William and Mary looks to increase its offerings regarding minorities and minority cultures in the German-speaking world, we are specifically interested in someone with expertise in issues of migration, integration, multiculturalism or intercultural literature and culture. Scholar-teachers working at the intersection of German Studies and ethnicity, diversity and the inclusion of other cultures are particularly welcome to apply. The ability to offer courses that appeal to students in other disciplines and can be cross-listed with other departments and interdisciplinary programs such as History, Women’s Studies, Judaic Studies, European Studies, and Film and Media Studies will also be considered a plus.
For full consideration, application materials are due by October 20, 2018. Review of applications will begin at that time. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
Application materials must be submitted electronically to the online recruitment system at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit curriculum vitae, and a cover letter that includes statement of teaching interests. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference. Please ensure the email addresses are accurate or your referee will not receive the email.
The College of William and Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university. The College and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
Required: A Ph.D. is required by time of appointment August 10, 2019 with specialization in German Language, German Literature or German Cultural Studies. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate Language, Literature and Culture teaching (including German language courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum). Native or near-native proficiency in German and English required.
Preferred: As the Program in German Studies at William and Mary looks to increase its offerings regarding minorities and minority cultures in the German-speaking world, we are specifically interested in someone with expertise in issues of migration, integration, multiculturalism or intercultural literature and culture. Scholar-teachers working at the intersection of German Studies and ethnicity, diversity and the inclusion of other cultures are particularly welcome to apply. The ability to offer courses that appeal to students in other disciplines and can be cross-listed with other departments and interdisciplinary programs such as History, Women’s Studies, Judaic Studies, European Studies, and Film and Media Studies will also be considered a plus.
For full consideration, application materials are due by October 20, 2018. Review of applications will begin at that time. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
Application materials must be submitted electronically to the online recruitment system at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit curriculum vitae, and a cover letter that includes statement of teaching interests. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference. Please ensure the email addresses are accurate or your referee will not receive the email.
The College of William and Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university. The College and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
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Forschungsgebiete
LiteraturtheorieGerman Studies
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College of William and Mary in Virginia (W&M)
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
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Datum der Veröffentlichung:
12.12.2018
Letzte Änderung:
12.12.2018