Visiting Assistant Professor - 15806BR
Visiting Assistant Professor
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department:
Department of German Studies
Location/Division:
University of Kansas - Lawrence
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Employee Class:
F-Faculty
Position Overview
The Department of German Studies at the University of Kansas invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in German Studies, to begin on August 18, 2020. This appointment is limited term for two years, with the option of a third year, based on performance and institutional needs. This is a full-time position with a 3:3 teaching load as well as service and research obligations (see below). Applicants are expected to have a PhD (or be ABD with the defense completed) in German Studies or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Specialization open, but preference for a focus in post-1945 literature and culture of German-speaking Europe.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. by the start of appointment.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. by the start of appointment.
Job Description
60% Teaching Responsibilities:
- Teach three (3) courses per semester at the undergraduate level in German Studies. These will primarily include elementary and intermediate German courses satisfying the KU language requirement and general education courses in German Studies taught in English (including online courses), and may include upper-level courses as needed by the department.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
- Service to the Department, the College, the University, and the profession.
- Maintain and sustain an active and productive program of research in field of specialization, including scholarly publications and presentations at research conferences.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of teaching philosophy and research agenda in letter of application; (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in CV; (3) teaching evaluations.
- PhD (or ABD with defense completed) in German Studies or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
- Native or near-native command of German and English.
- Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching undergraduate German Studies courses at the university level.
- Evidence of dedication to high quality research.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include:
- A letter of application that describes the teaching philosophy and the research agenda,
- A detailed CV that addresses the record of accomplishments and productivity,
- The names, email and contact information for three professional references, and
- Teaching evaluations for the last three years.
- Please describe your experience, approach or methodologies to create and implement inclusive teaching and advising practices, pedagogical techniques and course materials to create an inclusive classroom environment.
- In your current and/or previous role, please provide an example outlining how you demonstrate your ongoing commitment in working with diverse groups/populations.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Nina Vyatkina, Chair
vyatkina@ku.edu
vyatkina@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
15-Dec-2019
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2020