Vassar College · 6 hours ago
Lecturer In German Studies And Director Of The Self-Instructional Language Program
Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and is inviting applications for a full-time Lecturer in German Studies and Director of the Self-Instructional Language Program. The role involves teaching courses in German Studies, directing the Self-Instructional Language Program, advising students, and mentoring tutors while fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching 3 courses per year, in German Studies (or a multidisciplinary program)
Directing the Self-Instructional Language Program
Advising students
Hiring and mentoring native-speaker tutors
Recruiting outside examiners from other universities
Qualification
Required
PhD in German Studies or related field
Demonstrated interest in and/or expertise in foreign language pedagogy
Strong commitment to working in a collaborative team environment
Active participation in the department
Preferred
Interest in decolonizing the German Studies curriculum
Forging cross-disciplinary conversations with one or more of Vassar's multidisciplinary programs
Benefits
Semi-annual internal research funds
Funding to attend conferences
Company
Vassar College
Vassar College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college located in Poughkeepsie, New York
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