Lecturer in German

Department:                  Germanic & Slavic Lang & Lit
Application Deadline:   03/20/2012
Recruitment ID:            2502479

Position Summary:
One-Year Lecturer in German
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a superior and innovative teacher for a non-renewable fixed-term lectureship in German for a one-year appointment beginning July 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have a 3/3 teaching load and teach all levels of the undergraduate language curriculum (from novice to advanced content-based instruction), as well as supervise graduate student instructors.

Education Requirements:
Applicants must have completed PhD or ABD status to be considered.

Qualifications and Experience:
The area of specialization is open, although a strong background in foreign language pedagogy, web-based instructional technologies, or second language acquisition is highly desirable. Native or near-native proficiency required.

Special Instructions:
Click on the Direct Link URL (http://jobs.unc.edu/2502479) from any internet browser to apply for the position. Please upload: 1) a letter of application; 2) a CV; and 3) a 2-page statement of teaching philosophy. Please arrange for hard copies of three (3) letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Christina Wegel, Chair of the Search Committee, Campus Box 3160, Dey Hall 442, Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. At least one of these letters should speak specifically to the candidate's qualifications as a teacher. All materials must be received in our office by March 20, 2012. UNC-CH is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.   

Contact:
If you have any questions about the position or require assistance, please contact Valerie Bernhardt, Administrative Manager, 919-966-1642, gsll@unc.edu.