Assistant Professor General Faculty
University of Virginia - Dept. of Germanic Languages and Literatures
工作地点
Charlottesville, VA, USA
招聘信息详细内容
The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for an Assistant Professor on the Academic General Faculty for a three-year non-tenure track position, beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures is an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented department with particular strengths in the study of German literature, drama, film and media studies, and philosophy.
The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include teaching of language and culture courses across the undergraduate curriculum as well as departmental service. Candidates with proven record of excellence in teaching college-level German language courses are preferred. Core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year in the German language program (3/3).
Qualified candidates must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in German Studies or closely related field by August 24, 2023 . Area of specialization in German is open. Native or near-native proficiency in German and English and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate college level are required. Expertise in the methods and technologies used for teaching elementary to advanced German at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.
The position has the possibility of renewal contingent on job performance, continuing need, and budget.
This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin on June 29, 2023. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
To Apply:
Please apply through Workday, and search for R0048626. Complete an application online with the following documents:
• CV – that is current and includes a list of courses taught and/or designed;
• Cover Letter – a cover letter detailing areas of competence, areas of special interest, and teaching experience;
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.
For additional information about the position, please contact Julia Gutterman, at jg4mt@virginia.edu.
For questions about the application process, contact Melanie Sponaugle at unw5dq@virginia.edu.
UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.
UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines
Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information
