Visiting Lecturer - Dutch

Indiana University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details


Title Visiting Lecturer - Dutch
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington West European Studies
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Germanic Studies and the Institute for European Studies at Indiana University invite applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer position in Dutch to begin August 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for two years and may be renewable contingent on funding, satisfactory performance reviews, and institutional approval. We seek an innovative and experienced Dutch teacher who can teach Dutch at all levels as well as courses on Dutch culture, politics, and literature in the European context. Candidates should be willing to lead and participate in programming events for the Dutch program. The Dutch Program at IU is one of the leading programs in the United States and offers a minor at the BA and MA level. Course load is three courses per semester.
Basic Qualifications
Masters-level degree in Dutch, language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics, anthropology, sociology, or related field; Native or near-native proficiency in Dutch; prior experience and evidence of excellence in teaching college-level Dutch. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following are especially encouraged to apply: the teaching of Dutch language, literature, and/or culture.
Department Contact for Questions
For questions regarding the nature of the position, candidates may contact Associate Director of the Institute for European Studies, Mr. Colton Ames at [email protected]. Questions regarding the submission process through the Indiana University job portal, may be directed to Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations for the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at [email protected].
Additional Qualifications
PhD in Dutch, language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics anthropology, sociology, or related fields preferred. Interest in developing and teaching study abroad components of courses is highly desirable. Preference will be shown to candidates with demonstrated instructional experience in: Dutch culture and/or literature; modern Netherlands and its culture and politics; issues in contemporary Europe.
Salary and Rank Salary is competitive and commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.
Special Instructions
Application materials should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement on pedagogy, teaching portfolio (which can include items such as course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, and video clips of classroom teaching), and contact information for three references who will be asked to provide letters supporting the applicant’s candidacy for the position.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with all applications received by March 1, 2024 being assured full consideration.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their materials at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22538 .
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADAservices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
For Best Consideration Date 03/01/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100742-2024

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