Visiting Assistant Professor
- Employer
- University of Kansas
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 15, 2019
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies, Foreign Languages & Literatures
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department
Department of German Studies
Work Location
University of Kansas - Lawrence
Job Description
60% Teaching Responsibilities:
Req ID(Ex: 10567BR)
15806BR
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Conditions of Employment
Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Nina Vyatkina, Chair
vyatkina@ku.edu
Limited Term End Date
16-May-2022
Position Number
00002333
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of teaching philosophy and research agenda in letter of application; (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in CV; (3) teaching evaluations.PhD (or ABD with defense completed) in German Studies or a
related field by the start date of the appointment.
Native or near-native command of German and English.
Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching
undergraduate German Studies courses at the university level.
Evidence of dedication to high quality research.
Employee Class
F-Faculty
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
FTE
1.0
Position Overview
The Department of German Studies at the University of Kansas invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in German Studies, to begin on August 18, 2020. This appointment is limited term for two years, with the option of a third year, based on performance and institutional needs. This is a full-time position with a 3:3 teaching load as well as service and research obligations (see below). Applicants are expected to have a PhD (or be ABD with the defense completed) in German Studies or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Specialization open, but preference for a focus in post-1945 literature and culture of German-speaking Europe.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. by the start of appointment.
Reg/Temp
Regular
Application Review Begins
15-Dec-2019
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2020
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include:A letter of application that describes the teaching
philosophy and the research agenda,
A detailed CV that addresses the record of accomplishments and
productivity,
The names, email and contact information for three professional
references, and
Teaching evaluations for the last three years.
In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's
contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important
part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the
following questions at the time of application. Each response must
be within 4,000 characters or less.
Please describe your experience, approach or methodologies to
create and implement inclusive teaching and advising practices,
pedagogical techniques and course materials to create an inclusive
classroom environment.
In your current and/or previous role, please provide an example
outlining how you demonstrate your ongoing commitment in working
with diverse groups/populations.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2019 and continue
until the position is filled.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department
Department of German Studies
Work Location
University of Kansas - Lawrence
Job Description
60% Teaching Responsibilities:
- Teach three (3) courses per semester at the undergraduate level in German Studies. These will primarily include elementary and intermediate German courses satisfying the KU language requirement and general education courses in German Studies taught in English (including online courses), and may include upper-level courses as needed by the department.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
- Service to the Department, the College, the University, and the profession.
- Maintain and sustain an active and productive program of research in field of specialization, including scholarly publications and presentations at research conferences.
Req ID(Ex: 10567BR)
15806BR
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Conditions of Employment
Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Nina Vyatkina, Chair
vyatkina@ku.edu
Limited Term End Date
16-May-2022
Position Number
00002333
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of teaching philosophy and research agenda in letter of application; (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in CV; (3) teaching evaluations.
Employee Class
F-Faculty
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
FTE
1.0
Position Overview
The Department of German Studies at the University of Kansas invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in German Studies, to begin on August 18, 2020. This appointment is limited term for two years, with the option of a third year, based on performance and institutional needs. This is a full-time position with a 3:3 teaching load as well as service and research obligations (see below). Applicants are expected to have a PhD (or be ABD with the defense completed) in German Studies or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Specialization open, but preference for a focus in post-1945 literature and culture of German-speaking Europe.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. by the start of appointment.
Reg/Temp
Regular
Application Review Begins
15-Dec-2019
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2020
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include:
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