23.1617, Jobs: German; Language Program Coordination: Visiting Lecturer/Instructor, U of Illinois

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Subject: 23.1617, Jobs: German; Language Program Coordination: Visiting Lecturer/Instructor, U of Illinois

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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:30:14
From: Andrea Golato, c/o Marita Romine [slcl-hr at illinois.edu]
Subject: German; Language Program Coordination: Visiting Lecturer/Instructor, University of Illinois, IL, USA

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University or Organization: University of Illinois 
Department: Germanic Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: http://illinois.edu
Job Rank: Visiting Lecturer/Instructor  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Program Coordination

Required Language(s): German (deu)

Description:

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, at the 
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, invites applications for a 
Visiting Lecturer/Instructor for 2012-2013, with a target start date of 
August 16, 2012.

This is a non-renewable, 9 month full-time, non-tenure track position 
with an additional 1 month summer salary.

The position involves coordination of the Basic Language Program in 
German and supervision of teaching assistants. Conducting pre-
semester teaching orientation. 2/2 teaching load which may include a 
teaching methods course for graduate students, courses in the basic 
language program and in the undergraduate curriculum. Some service 
in the department is expected.

Required:
-  Ph.D. or MA in Applied Linguistics or German (specialization open 
but applied linguistics or linguistics preferred)
-  Experience in training and supervising teaching assistants
-  Expertise in the application of technologies in language instruction, 
for example, web-based delivery and experience with course 
management systems
-  Minimum of 2 years of experience in teaching German in a North 
American context
-  Evidence of teaching excellence
-  Native or near-native ability in German and English

Title will depend on level of education; Lecturer must have a PhD, 
Instructor must have an MA. Salary is competitive and commensurate 
with experience.

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois 
application login page at the application URL below and upload your 
application materials: application letter, CV, and names and contact 
information for three professional references who can address 
teaching and supervision abilities. Referees will be contacted 
electronically upon submission of the application. Only electronic 
applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted. 
Additional supportive materials may be requested at a future time.

To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must be 
received no later than April 30, 2012. Letters of reference must be 
received no later than May 7, 2012. The department highly 
recommends that complete applications be submitted prior to April 30, 
to ensure that referees have enough time to submit their letters of 
recommendation.

Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no 
hiring decision will be made until after that date. For further information 
please contact Prof. Andrea Golato, contact information below. 

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and 
welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and 
ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. 
(http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2012 

Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.illinois.edu 
Contact Information:
	Professor Andrea Golato, c/o Marita Romine 
	Email: slcl-hr at illinois.edu 
	Phone: 217-244-3252 

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