Instructor - German LTA

Dalhousie University, Canada

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Halifax Mid Harbour Nova Scotia Provincial Government, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 21 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Instructor - German LTA
Posting Number F600P
Type of position Limited Term
Department/Unit German
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About the opportunity
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia, which is home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted historical African Canadian community, and an increasingly diverse population. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is a dynamic body of students, faculty, and staff arranged into upwards of twenty programs and departments, many offering graduate degrees.
The Dalhousie University German Department seeks applications for a one-year 100% full-time limited term appointment (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) at the rank of Instructor in German language and culture. The Instructor will teach introductory and intermediate language and culture courses including Confronting Fascism. The workload is equivalent to eight 3-credit hour classes during the one-year period, including two 3-credit classes in the 2024/2025 summer term.
Applicants preferably should have a Ph.D. in German or comparative linguistics/language pedagogy. Applicants with an MA degree will be considered on an individual basis as well. Native or native-equivalent command of German and English and expertise in teaching the German language at the undergraduate level are required. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and administrative skills and a commitment to fostering student engagement. Candidates should provide a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three academic referees.
For further information, please contact Ms. Rizwana Tasneem, Administrative Coordinator
([email protected])
The deadline for applications is April 21, 2024
All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” above. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information


Open Date
Close Date 04/21/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16077

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