Lecturer in German and German Language Coordinator
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens Area
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- Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Working Title:Lecturer in German and German Language Coordinator
Department:Franklin College Germanic and Slavic Studies
About the University of Georgia:The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:Franklin College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies
College/Unit/Department website:https://www.gsstudies.uga.edu/
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:GDCP
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Underutilization:Minorities
Anticipated Start Date:08/01/2021
Job Posting Date:12/23/2020
Job Closing Date:02/05/2021
Open until filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:To apply, candidates should visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/179838 and provide all the requested materials: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references, at least one of which should address the candidate’s teaching record. (Upon receipt of the application, the three references will be notified to submit letters of recommendation at the same website). Finalists will be asked to submit a teaching portfolio. To guarantee full consideration, please submit application materials by February 5, 2021. The candidate selected for hire will also be required to provide original transcripts showing degrees earned. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Brigitte Rossbacher, at rossbach@uga.edu.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Location of Vacancy:Athens Area
EEO Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Classification Title:Lecturer
Faculty Rank:Lecturer
Contract Type:Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications:Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline
Position Summary:The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Georgia (Athens) invites applicants for the position of Lecturer and German Language Coordinator, to begin August 1, 2021. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 or 3/4 course load (depending on the number of 4 credit hour courses assigned), including a graduate level course in foreign language pedagogy; coordinate multi-section first- and second-year German courses; and supervise graduate Teaching Assistants.
Additional Requirements:Ph.D. (in hand by start date), either in German Studies or in second language acquisition, language pedagogy, or a related field, with an emphasis in German.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:Two years of experience teaching college German
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:*Background in language pedagogy, teaching with technology, and teaching supervision/mentorship
*Native or near-native fluency in both German and English
*Record of teaching excellence
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Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):No
Credit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:*Teaching a 3/3 or 3/4 course load (depending on the number of 4 credit hour courses assigned), including a graduate level course in foreign language pedagogy
*Coordinating the multi-section first- and second-year German curriculum
*Supervising the graduate Teaching Assistants.
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Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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