Category:: Faculty
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Department:: German & Russian Studies
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Oct 18, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 988
Position ID:: 154638

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of German and Russian Studies at Binghamton University invites applications for a German language coordinator at the rank of tenure-track instructor beginning in fall, 2023. We seek a colleague whose scholarship in Applied Linguistics and/or language pedagogy will allow us to expand the impact of our successful language program and to explore new ways to embed the study of languages in transdisciplinary approaches to teaching and curricular development. The proposed hire will both coordinate the German Language Program and expand its impact through innovative teaching. Our ideal candidate will have the demonstrated potential to lead and expand our German language program, while also engaging with the field of German as a Second Language.

The appointee will assume a variety of responsibilities related to the core language program in a department with active faculty engagement at all levels of undergraduate instruction. Duties will include teaching and coordinating language courses, offering supervision and mentorship to language instructors, teaching seminars in language pedagogy, and working with colleagues on curriculum development and strategic planning.

We seek applicants with proven records of excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as evidence of ongoing engagement in the field through one or more of the following: conference presentations, publications, organization of workshops and/or outreach activities, contributions to textbooks, and demonstrated innovation in teaching materials and practices. Teaching load is 3/3, with typically two preparations per semester; Ph.D. required by the start of appointment; native or near-native proficiency in German and English required.

The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off from their professional trajectory, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia. We are especially interested in applicants who view teaching and program building as areas to promote diversity and perspectives that are underrepresented in higher education.

Requirements:

Ph.D. required by the start of the appointment; native or near-native proficiency in German and English required.

Additional Information:

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via the University applicant tracking system, Interview exchange http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=154638.

To apply, please submit the following documents: 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (max. 3 pages, single-spaced), and 4) the names and email addresses of three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates whose applications advance in the selection process. The position will remain open until filled. Applications received by November 30 will receive priority consideration. We anticipate that interviews will be conducted over Zoom in mid-January.