Visiting Assistant Professor German

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Posted: 29-Mar-24

Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
International Affairs/Studies

Internal Number: 7440

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Dickinson College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the German Department for the 2024–2025 academic year, beginning July 1, 2024. The teaching load is five undergraduate courses over two semesters, which will include a mix of language teaching and content courses in German. Essential qualifications include a commitment to undergraduate education, the ability to foster inclusive learning environments, and demonstrated success teaching in German at the university level. The successful candidate will be eager to contribute actively to the life of a vibrant and collegial German Studies program. Specialization is open to any area of German-language literature, film and media, and culture.
Minimum requirements: ABD (PhD preferred) in German language/literature/culture/second language acquisition/applied linguistics at the time of appointment, native or near-native fluency in German and English, significant teaching experience of German as a second/foreign language (college level) at different levels, expertise in current methodologies and in the integration of technology in the classroom. Experience working with the Auf geht's! curriculum a plus.
Dickinson College is a private, selective, liberal-arts college of about 2,400 undergraduate students located in central Pennsylvania, 20 miles southwest of the state capital, Harrisburg, and within driving distance (approximately 1.5–3 hours) of Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The College is known and respected for its international, interdisciplinary, and sustainability programs. Salary and benefits are competitive. All Dickinson faculty are eligible for funds for professional research and travel.
We encourage candidates to familiarize themselves with the department and College as a whole. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two emails for letters of recommendation (at least one of which speaks directly to the candidate's teaching), and a writing sample through https://jobs.dickinson.edu by April 12, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and interviews will be conducted via Zoom, following the AATG convention.
Dickinson College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. two letters of recommendation.

Department: German

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Known for its innovative curriculum, Dickinson is a highly selective, private liberal-arts college. One of the nation's oldest colleges, and named in honor of a signer of the U.S. Constitution, Dickinson became the first college chartered in the newly recognized United States in September 1783. Dickinson has just under 900 full and part-time employees - administrators, faculty and staff - and its 144-acre campus is populated by students from 43 U.S. states and territories and 40 foreign countries. More than half of students study abroad through the school's 50 programs in 24 countries on six continents. Dickinson is recognized as a leader among institutions committed to sustainability and green initiatives and is continually recognized by such groups as the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Sierra Club, Sustainable Endowments Institute, Princeton Review and Second Nature. Dickinson's stunning campus - featuring beautiful landscaping and buildings made of limestone - is located in the heart of the historic central Pennsylvania town of Carlisle, a key marker in Civil War activity. Founded in 1751, Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes, i...s a cosmopolitan town of 20,000 people, nestled between mountains that have long been a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Appalachian Trail and several mountain lakes are within easy reach of the campus, as are Hershey Park and historic Gettysburg. The town is a transportation hub linked by highway, rail and air to prominent East Coast cities, with driving times that make these cities readily accessible: Harrisburg, 20 minutes; Gettysburg, 30 minutes; Baltimore, 90 minutes; Washington, D.C., two hours; Philadelphia, two hours; New York, three hours; Pittsburgh, four hours. Dickinson takes pride in its campus wellness and professional development programs, offering an array of opportunities to faculty and staff.
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