Asst. Prof. tenure-track

[Luke Springman]

AA# 11-1-185 
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PA
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RUSSIAN/GERMAN FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK 

The Department of Languages and Cultures offers a position to teach Russian and German –all levels including Russian and German Culture and Civilization in English starting fall 2012. The candidate is expected to develop Russian offerings into a minor or a language-track commensurate with needs.

Qualifications/Experience

Ph.D. in Russian or German required—Russian preferred and at least MA in German.  ABD considered but completion of terminal degree is required by August 20, 2012. Demonstrated experience of successful college teaching required. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and German required. Native or near-native fluency in English required. Excellent letters of recommendation required. Proficiency in technologies for the language classroom required. Strong interest in developing an exchange program in Russian preferred. Instructional delivery can occur during the regular semester as well as summer courses through online, traditional and alternative instructional methods. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required.

Application Process

Cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience for the position, CV, unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and names, phone numbers, and emails for three professional references should be sent to: Dr. P. Dórame-Holoviak, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Languages and Cultures, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, and/or teaching demonstration, as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time faculty within the department. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications for historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO Employer.

Application deadline: 3/15/12; position will remain open until filled.

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