Part Time Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, invites applications for an open, part-time Adjunct Faculty position in German within the Department of Languages. The successful candidate must be available for in-person instruction; days and times vary each semester.

Requirements include MA in German or related field (PhD preferred), native or near-native fluency in German and English, and college-level teaching experience in the US.

Qualifications

• MA in German or related field; PhD preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in German and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
• Experience teaching college-level German in the US.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory to advanced German-language classes.
• In-person instruction; days and times vary according to department needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Education

MA in German

PhD preferred

Tools

Educational tech

Job description

Part Time Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages

Job no: 503377
College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Work type: Adjunct
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Position in German

This is an open and continuous posting for potential adjunct positions. The successful candidate must be available for in-person instruction. Days and times will vary according to the needs of the department each semester.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• MA in German Language, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, or Second Language Acquisition & Teaching (Ph.D. preferred).
• Native or near-native fluency in German and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
• Experience teaching college-level German in the US. The core responsibilities of this position involve teaching introductory, intermediate, or advanced German-language classes.

Candidates should be:

• Familiar with current best practices in second language acquisition & pedagogical methods, national and state standards, and intercultural competence.
• Experienced with using technology to foster student learning.
• Committed to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment.
• Able to work with students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning styles.
• Willing to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes.

Note: Adjunct instructors are also expected to hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.

Application Materials:

• A formal letter of application
• CV
• Contact information for references who can speak to your teaching experience
• Unofficial transcript from highest degree.

After an initial interview, additional materials may be requested such as course evaluations, teaching philosophy, and language certification (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).

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