Jobs: Language Teaching, U of MN [w/ positions]

Thu Aug 14 16:15:43 UTC 2008

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[Again, with jobs in text below]

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From: Melody Pauling [mailto:pauli001 at umn.edu]
Sent: Wed 8/13/2008 11:56 AM
To: aaal-l at aaal.org
Subject: [aaal-l] possible jobs, U of MN

Attached are two announcements for possible language teaching
positions at the University of Minnesota, one for German, and one for
the other (less-commonly taught) languages taught in our department
(Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish).  Right
now, we are building a pool of applicants and we don't know for sure
what openings we might have.

It is most likely that we will need someone to teach one section of
German in fall semester and (someone else, presumably) to teach one
or more sections of Swedish in spring semester.
--
Melody Pauling
Executive Secretary
Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch
University of Minnesota
205 Folwell Hall
9 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN  55455-0124

(612)625-7399  phone

(612)624-8297  fax

pauli001 at umn.edu 

Lecturer or Teaching Specialist Positions in German

The College of Liberal Arts, Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch maintains a pool of lecturers and teaching specialists to teach lower-division German language skills courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate teaching assistants.  Openings of this kind occur for teaching evening, Summer Session, and day courses.  These positions are contingent upon student enrollment, performance, and availability of funding.  Appointments can be for the academic year (8/25/08-5/24/09), semester-by-semester (fall 8/25/08-01/07/09, or spring 1/08/09-5/24/09) or for summer term.  These positions are temporary and are generally part-time.  During the regular academic year each course is usually considered to be 33% time for the semester.  Salaries for 2008/09 will be approximately $6,000 per five-credit course. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of post-secondary teaching experience in German 

Native or near-native fluency in German

Demonstration of commitment to quality teaching and program development

(Teaching Specialist:)  An M.A. degree or foreign equivalent or ABD in German, Foreign Language   

    Education, or a related field 

(Lecturer:)  A Ph.D. degree or foreign equivalent in German, Foreign Language Education, or a 

    related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A strong background (e.g., coursework, publications) in foreign language education or second language acquisition is preferred.

Positive evaluations from students, peers and/or supervisors

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply, please visit the website https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74631 <https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74631>  click on  "apply for this posting" and follow the instructions.  Please note that the application, with cover letter and curriculum vitae, must be submitted on-line.  In addition, two letters of recommendation and student evaluations or other documentation of teaching quality are also required.  They may be submitted on-line or mailed to: 

                                    Search Committee

                                    German, Scandinavian and Dutch

                                    205 Folwell Hall

                                    9 Pleasant Street SE

                                    University of Minnesota

                                    Minneapolis, MN 55455.  

Courses may become available throughout the year, so applications will be accepted until April 15, 2009. Applications received by August 20, 2008 will be given priority for Fall Semester 2008, and those received by October 15, 2008 or before will be given priority for Spring Semester 2009.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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Lecturer or Teaching Specialist Positions

The College of Liberal Arts, Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch maintains a pool of lecturers and teaching specialists to teach lower-division language skills courses in the less-commonly taught languages offered in the Department (Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish) that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate teaching assistants.  Openings of this kind occur for teaching evening, Summer Session, and day courses.  These positions are contingent upon student enrollment, performance, and availability of funding.  Appointments can be for the academic year (8/25/08-5/24/09), semester-by-semester (fall 8/25/08-01/07/09, or spring 1/08/09-5/24/09) or for summer term.  These positions are temporary and are generally part-time.  During the regular academic year each course is usually considered to be 33% time for the semester.  Salaries for 2008/09 will be approximately $6,000 per five-credit course. Applications from Finnish, Swedish and Dutch instructors for Spri!
 ng 2009 especially welcomed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of teaching experience 

Native or near-native fluency in the language of instruction as appropriate for the position

Demonstration of commitment to quality teaching and program development

(Teaching Specialist:)  An M.A. degree or foreign equivalent or ABD in the appropriate language, Foreign Language Education, or a related field 

(Lecturer:)  A Ph.D. degree or foreign equivalent in the appropriate language, Foreign Language 

    Education, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the relevant language. 

A strong background (e.g., coursework, publications) in foreign language education or second language acquisition is preferred.

Positive evaluations from students, peers and/or supervisors

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply, please visit the website https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=73271 <https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=73271>   click on  "apply for this posting" and follow the instructions.  Please note that the application, with cover letter and curriculum vitae, must be submitted on-line.  In addition, two letters of recommendation and student evaluations or other documentation of teaching quality are also required.  They may be submitted on-line or mailed to: 

                                    Search Committee

                                    German, Scandinavian and Dutch

                                    205 Folwell Hall

                                    9 Pleasant Street SE

                                    University of Minnesota

                                    Minneapolis, MN 55455.  

Courses may become available throughout the year, so applications will be accepted until April 15, 2009. Applications received by July 15, 2008 will be given priority for Fall Semester 2008, and those received by October 15, 2008 or before will be given priority for Spring Semester 2009.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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