Jobs: German lecturer, Univ. of Sydney, Australia

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN GERMANIC STUDIES 
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
REFERENCE NO. 1174/0712

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers one of the most comprehensive
and diverse ranges of humanities and social science studies in the Asia
Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the top 20 arts faculties in the
world.

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) offers the widest range of
undergraduate and postgraduate language studies in Australia and is a centre
for European, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. This is your opportunity to
join the SLC's department of Germanic Studies where you will be able to make
strong contributions to the department's teaching and research program. 

To succeed in this role you will have near-native fluency in both German and
English and will have professional experience in teaching German language at
tertiary level. It is essential you have a Ph.D. in German studies and a
research track record related to one of the following disciplinary areas:
German literature, German as a foreign language (DaF), German linguistics,
or German cultural studies. Experience in academic administration, evidence
of future research potential and the ability to work as part of a team is
also vital for this appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with
expertise in curriculum development. 

The successful candidate is expected to commence duties by January 2013.

The position is full-time and continuing, subject to the completion of a
satisfactory probation and confirmation period for new appointees.
Membership of a University-approved superannuation scheme is a condition of
appointment for new appointees. 

Remuneration package: competitive remuneration package of $104,644 -
$147,672 p.a. is available (consisting of a base salary Lecturer (Level B):
$88,426 to $105,004 p.a. or Senior Lecturer (Level C) $108,318 to $124,898
p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers
website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference
number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 25 September 2012 (11.30pm Sydney time)

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity,
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and
women are encouraged.