Assistant Professor – German, Wellesley College, Massachusetts
The Department of German at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The Department is seeking an outstanding scholar with a specialization in post-1750 German literature and culture. Preferred candidates will have a strong background in literary history and a marked interest for interdisciplinary inquiries. They will also have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, distinguished scholarly research as well as a strong commitment to language teaching and to innovative approaches to classroom technology.
Responsibilities will include teaching four courses per year at all levels of the curriculum as well as advising and service contributions. PhD preferred (ABD considered). Native or near-native command of German and English is required.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials; the successful applicant will have access to a conference travel budget and competitive faculty awards to support research. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts, and four letters of recommendation, one of which should address the candidate’s experience in language teaching. Candidates will be interviewed at the MLA conference in January 2014 in Chicago. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2013.
Please submit materials to Thomas Nolden, Chair of the Search Committee, through Wellesley's on-line application system at https://career.wellesley.edu. (The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.) If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials through our application site, please send an email to working@wellesley.edu.
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