Centre College

Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor – German

United States

over 2024 years ago
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Location Danville, Ky Open Date Feb 27, 2025 Description Centre College invites applications for a two-year visiting instructor or visiting assistant professor of German, to begin August 2025. Candidates must be ABD or have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will teach 18 credits per academic year and teach all levels of German as well as courses in our general education curriculum (first-year seminar). Native or near-native fluency in German and English is required. Specialization is open. Candidates with an interdisciplinary focus or background, such as STEM-infused German language and culture courses, would be of particular interest. The candidate must be committed to excellent teaching in a liberal arts setting and contribute to the growth of our German program including attending German events. Evidence of research and scholarly productivity is desirable. Established in 1819, Centre College is a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college of ~1,400 students and an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars. Centre is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News and World Report and is proud to host one of the nation’s premier study-abroad programs. Classes are small and academic standards are high, and Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success in top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding careers. All students have the opportunity to study abroad, have an internship, and/or research opportunity, and still graduate in four years. In addition to German, Centre’s robust language programs provide instruction in German, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Classical languages. Centre is in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. For more information about Centre College, visit our website at www.centre.edu. Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. As noted in the Statement of Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, governance is shared, ideas are freely and respectfully exchanged, and all members of the community benefit from the richness of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, the German program strongly encourages applications from candidates who further diversify our faculty, who celebrate the rich diversity of our student body, and who utilize inclusive and engaging pedagogical practices. Centre College is a proud member of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: www.greaterkyherc.org. The Greater Kentucky HERC is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and members of private industry committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, talented workforce. Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. Centre College is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications Candidates must be ABD or have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will teach 18 credits per academic year and teach all levels of German as well as courses in our general education curriculum (first-year seminar). Native or near-native fluency in German and English is required. Application Instructions To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/164354. A completed application will include: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness, 4) a statement explaining how the candidate would support diversity and inclusion at Centre, and 5) the names and contact information and/or three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s professional expertise and future potential. Review of applicants will begin on March 21, and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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