What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of German position at University of Notre Dame?
The Department of German, Slavic, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Notre Dame (formerly Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures) invites applications for a position as Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of German. This is a one-year position, renewable for a second year. The primary focus of the position is on language teaching at the beginning and intermediate levels.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the Ph.D. in hand by August, have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, and have a background in second language acquisition and pedagogy. The teaching load will be three courses a semester. We are seeking an innovative teacher who will contribute to our vibrant department life.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following items electronically via Interfolio: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement of 1-2 pages. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to Interfolio by their recommenders. Applications received by March 3, 2025 will receive full consideration; later applications will be considered until the position is filled..
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the Ph.D. in hand by August, have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, and have a background in second language acquisition and pedagogy. The teaching load will be three courses a semester. We are seeking an innovative teacher who will contribute to our vibrant department life.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following items electronically via Interfolio: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement of 1-2 pages. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to Interfolio by their recommenders. Applications received by March 3, 2025 will receive full consideration; later applications will be considered until the position is filled..
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
