Assistant Teaching Professor – German

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor – German

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of German to teach introductory and intermediate courses in language, literature, and culture. The teaching duties include overseeing and teaching beginning and intermediate language with the possibility of teaching advanced language and culture courses. This position will also have the opportunity to participate fully in the scholarly and professional life of the department. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in German and English with students, faculty, and staff. Teaching load is 3-3. Initial three-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• M.A. in German or related field;

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in German, German Studies, or related field;
• Evidence of successful stand-alone teaching experience at beginning and intermediate levels.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct upper-division (advanced) content and language courses in German Studies;
• Near-native fluency in German;
• Experience directing beginning and intermediate language program.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures is the central resource at Iowa State University for the teaching, research, and study of cultures in and through their native languages from a global perspective. The department offers 9 languages with majors in French, German, and Spanish and minors in those languages plus Russian and Chinese. Other languages taught are American Sign Language, Arabic, Greek, and Latin. It also houses the International Studies and Classical Studies programs. The department’s 19 award-winning tenure-stream faculty engage in internationally recognized research across a variety of disciplines.

Department Unit/Website:

https://language.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae;

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter;

3) Contact Information for Three References;

4) Quantitative and Qualitative Student Evaluations.

For guaranteed consideration, please apply by July 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position please email Megan Myers at [email protected].

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

July 10, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R15087

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