Assistant Professor of German – Career

Available Title(s):

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career, 161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Assistant Professor of German – Career

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month - Summer

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The School of Languages, Cultures, and Race (SLCR), within the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Career track (Scholarly Sub-track) or Assistant Professor, Career Track (Teaching Sub-track) faculty position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in German. This position is a fixed-term, nine-month, two-year appointment with possibility of renewal. We seek applicants who will assist in program building and teach all levels of German language, culture, literature, and film. Area of specialization is open.  It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2024. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job duties for either sub-track: 

• Literature, culture, and language history instruction in both German and English.

• Serving on school, college, and university committees and participating in the shared governance of SLCR.

• Participating in German program meetings and curriculum development.

• Program building, including outreach and recruitment to the language program and school.

Specific job duties for teaching sub-track:

• Teaching 4/4 in-person courses

• The workload of this position is 80% teaching and 20% service.

Specific job duties for scholarly sub-track:

• Teaching 3/3 in-person courses

• Conducting original research, which will be reflected in publications and/or scholarly conference presentations.

• The workload of this position is 60% teaching, 20% research and 20% service.

Required Qualifications for either sub-track: 

• Native or near-native proficiency in German and English.

• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. 

• Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access efforts.

Required Qualification for teaching sub-track:

• Completed Ph.D. or M.A. in German (or related field) prior to start of the appointment.

Required Qualification for scholarly sub-track:

• Completed Ph.D. in German (or related field) prior to start of the appointment.

• Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship focused on German history, culture, literature, film, politics, or related scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications for either sub-track:

• Ability and willingness to assist with an established annual summer study abroad program.

• Ability to teach courses in world cultures, ethnic studies, or global issues.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: School of Languages, Cultures, and Race
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: School of Languages, Cultures, and Race Webpage
Annual Salary: $45,000-$50,000 per nine-month academic year | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Overtime Eligibility: Not overtime eligible
FTE: 100% FTE
This is a temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: This recruitment has been extended to close on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11:59P.M. Screening has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancy is filled.

Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joshua Bonzo, ([email protected] ).    
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position. Include in your cover letter: names, addresses, and contact information of at least three references who can address your history of and potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service (letters will be requested at a later time).

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities.

• Research/Scholarship/Creative Activity statement that outlines your scholarly work and includes your future plans. 

• Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement that includes your demonstrated and or potential for contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your research and teaching statements.

About WSU, Pullman, CAS, and the School of Languages, Cultures, and Race: WSU, a land grant, multiple-campus Research 1 institution.  This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimíipuu  (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. For more information about the region, please see https://pullmanchamber.com.

Encompassing more than 30 departments, schools, and research institutes on five campuses statewide, the College of Arts & Sciences is the heart of WSU. Together our 730+ faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU’s total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU’s core curriculum. We also drive wide interdisciplinary research in public and community health, environmental change, equity and social justice, and data and technology at the boundaries. As Arts & Sciences celebrates its 10th anniversary as a unified college, we seek to lead a reimagining of WSU’s land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to Native and Indigenous peoples.  For more about the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU, please see https://cas.wsu.edu .

Formed in 2018, the School of Languages, Cultures, and Race offers exciting opportunities in education, research, study abroad, and community involvement for both undergraduate and graduate students. Centered on cultivating deep transdisciplinary understanding of linguistic, cultural, national, social, and racial perspectives within the U.S. and in a global context, the school provides students with key knowledge, skills, and experience for success in an increasingly diverse and integrated global society. For more about the School of Languages, Cultures and Race at WSU, please see https://slcr.wsu.edu/

WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the disposition of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society. To read the full WSU land acknowledgement, please see https://wsu.edu/about/wsu-land-acknowledgement/.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .