Jobs: German Studies Position - Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA‏

Tenure track position in German Studies and Environmental Humanities, with
expertise in German language, literature, and culture, at the rank of
assistant professor. Effective August, 2013. 

Ph.D. required. Period of
specialization open, but it is crucial that candidates explain in their
letter of application how their areas of expertise can contribute to a
program in Environmental Humanities, a component of Whitman's Environmental
Studies program that examines the intersection of nature and culture.  

The
successful candidate will teach five courses per year, including three
courses in German Studies (language courses at all levels, as well as
courses in literature and culture), and two courses at the intersection of
German Studies and Environmental Humanities.  

In addition the candidate will
direct student theses in both programs. Native or near-native fluency in
both German and English, and teaching experience at the college level are
required.    

Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity,
broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment
is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an
increasingly multicultural and global society.   

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click “Faculty” and
“Assistant Professor of German Studies and Environmental Humanities”.  

The
online position description includes specific instructions on submission of
the following materials: letter of application; curriculum vitae; three
letters of reference; statements addressing the candidate’s teaching
interests and scholarly agenda; graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations
or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate
instruction.  

In their application, candidates should address their interest
in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts
environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their
cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity;
and their interest in participating in the College’s general education
offerings, including its required first-year course (Encounters), as well as
engaging in cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship.   

Deadline:  November 1, 2012.  

No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color,
sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability,
veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis
prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.  

Whitman College is a
small, selective liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent
educational opportunities for students.  The College provides a generous
sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both
research and teaching.  

For additional information about Whitman College and
the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.