Assistant Professor of German - Pullman, United States - Washington State University
Description
Business Title:
Assistant Professor of German – Career
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
9 Month - Summer
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The School of Languages, Cultures, and Race (SLCR), within the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Career track (Scholarly Sub-track) or Assistant Professor, Career Track (Teaching Sub-track) faculty position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in German. This position is a fixed-term, nine-month, two-year appointment with possibility of renewal. We seek applicants who will assist in program building and teach all levels of German language, culture, literature, and film. Area of specialization is open. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2024.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job duties for either sub-track:
Literature, culture, and language history instruction in both German and English.
Serving on school, college, and university committees and participating in the shared governance of SLCR.
Participating in German program meetings and curriculum development.
Program building, including outreach and recruitment to the language program and school.
Specific job duties for teaching sub-track:
Teaching 4/4 in-person courses
The workload of this position is 80% teaching and 20% service.
Specific job duties for scholarly sub-track:
Teaching 3/3 in-person courses
Conducting original research, which will be reflected in publications and/or scholarly conference presentations.
The workload of this position is 60% teaching, 20% research and 20% service.
Required Qualifications for either sub-track:
Native or near-native proficiency in German and English.
Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access efforts.
Required Qualification for teaching sub-track:
Completed Ph.D. or M.A. in German (or related field) prior to start of the appointment.
Required Qualification for scholarly sub-track:
Completed Ph.D. in German (or related field) prior to start of the appointment.
Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship focused on German history, culture, literature, film, politics, or related scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications for either sub-track:
Ability and willingness to assist with an established annual summer study abroad program.
Ability to teach courses in world cultures, ethnic studies, or global issues.
Additional Information:
Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: School of Languages, Cultures, and Race
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: School of Languages, Cultures, and Race Webpage
Annual Salary: $45,000-$50,000 per nine-month academic year | In accordance with RCW , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation
Overtime Eligibility: Not overtime eligible
FTE: 100% FTE
This is a temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.