Jobs: Visiting Lecturer/Instructor; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign‏

Visiting Lecturer/Instructor

The Department of German Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a visiting lecturer (PhD by time of appointment required)/visiting instructor (MA/ABD required) to teach German language, literature and culture courses for 2013-2014, with a target start date of August 16, 2013. Ph.D. or MA must be in German. This is a 9 month full-time, non-tenure track position. The position may be renewable contingent on funding and strong annual performance reviews by the department. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities: Teach German language, literature, and culture courses, including an English language lecture course on the Holocaust (3/3 teaching load). Courses may include, for example, introduction to German literature, undergraduate courses on German culture, a German film class, or composition and conversation. 

Qualifications:    Ph.D. or MA/ABD in German by time of appointment required (specialization in modern/contemporary culture and literature preferred). Minimum of 2 years of experience in teaching German in a North American context. Evidence of teaching excellence. Native or near-native ability in German and English.                        

To ensure full consideration, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at https://jobs.illinois.edu  and upload your application materials by May 31, 2013: application letter, CV, and the names and contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three professional references. Referees (or Interfolio) will be contacted electronically within 2-3 days of submission of the application. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Additional supportive materials may be requested at a future time. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

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