Career Center
Ithaca, New York
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
San Jose, California
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Posted: 17-Nov-23
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R92283
Position Overview
The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks to hire a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer in the field of German language and culture teaching. Appointment terms are up to three academic years beginning in Autumn 2024, with the possibility of renewals based on positive performance and department needs. A full-time (100%) appointment entails teaching six language courses per academic year and assistant in coordination of German language instruction. This appointment is responsible for teaching six in-person and online language and culture courses at all levels per academic year. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as Assistant to the Director of German language instruction with GTA supervision and language program coordination and outreach activities. Language coordination duties include: overall help with supervision of Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs), special projects in 1000-level language courses, GTA teaching observations, and German language outreach activities.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: PhD in German Applied Linguistics or related fields; native or near-native fluency in German; record of excellence in teaching at all college levels of German language and culture; strong understanding of current best practices in world language pedagogy; experience with current instructional technologies and online language teaching; willingness and ability to teach either in-person or online as needed; commitment to curricular innovation; ability to work collegially and effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds as well as foster an inclusive classroom and working environment.
Desired: Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, in line with Ohio States Shared Values (see below).
How to Apply
A competitive application consists of the following required elements:
brief cover letter that explicitly addresses the summary of duties and qualifications;
curriculum vitae;
2-3 recent, complete sets of teaching evaluations from students; and
teaching philosophy that discusses world language teaching and how it informs your classroom instruction
You will be sent an email with instructions to provide names and contact information for three reference letters following submission of your application materials.
Review of applications will begin December 15 and continue until position is filled. For additional information related to these positions, please contact Professor Carmen Taleghani-Nikazm, Chair of Germanic Languages and Literatures (taleghani-nikazm.1@osu.edu).
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
Ohio States Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, which includes vibrant programs in Scandinavian and Yiddish studies, is one of the oldest and most distinguished German departments in the nation. It has maintained a tradition of intellectual rigor and cutting-edge research, fostering an environment that encourages collaborative exploration and interdisciplinary scholarship. It is home to a diverse faculty with intellectual and disciplinary breadth, who conduct research across all periods of literary, cultural, and intellectual history in German-speaking Europe. The department also boasts in-depth specializations including Germanic philology and linguistics, aesthetic philosophy, minority literature, colonial and post-colonial studies, language pedagogy, Afro-German history, ecocriticism, film studies, gender studies, cultural theory, public humanities, German-Jewish studies, and both the theory and practice of translation. In Autumn 2023, the department proudly inaugurated the groundbreaking Umwelt Center, a visionary initiative committed to exploring intersections of Environmental Humanities with Germanic Studies. Read more about our department here.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
