Temporary, Part-Time Instructor in Pennsylvania German Studies

Kutztown University; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University invites applications for a 1/4-time temporary Instructor position in the Department of Society, History, and Culture for Spring 2027 to teach an introductory Pennsylvania German Studies course (PGST 010). The on-campus role emphasizes teaching three hours per week, scholarly growth, and service within a diverse student body. Review will begin immediately and continue through Sept.

30. Applicants should show experience with Pennsylvania German communities and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Ability to teach Pennsylvania German Studies.
• Demonstrated scholarship about and relationships with the Pennsylvania German Community.
• Ability to use technology in all courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory Pennsylania German Studies (PGST 010) course.
• Maintain a regular teaching load of three hours per week during Spring 2027.
• Participate in on-campus evaluation processes and adhere to university review standards.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity experience

Technology integration

Deitsch fluency

Education

Master's degree in Arts/Anthropology/German/History/Museum Studies

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, theUniversity is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas ofAllentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from thePhiladelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hireemployees with experience working with diverse populations. The Department of Society, History, and Culture at KutztownUniversity invites applications for a 1/4-time temporary positionat the Instructor level for the Spring 2027 semester. Candidatesmust have the ability to teach an introductory course inPennsylvania German Studies (PGST 010). The part-time temporaryposition has a regular teaching load of three (3) hours per week. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performancereview and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching andfulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarlygrowth; and service. Invited candidates will be asked to teach a class as part of theiron-campus evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field: Arts, Anthropology, German,History, Museum Studies
• Ability to teach Pennsylvania German Studies
• Successful CV and application review
• Demonstrated scholarship about and relationships with thePennsylvania German Community
• Ability to use relevant resources available on KutztownUniversity campus and in community
• A bility to integrate the use of technology into allcourses

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively work with, teach, and mentorstudents
• Ability to use the Pennsylvania German language
• Relevant publications
• K nowledge of the Pennsylvania German community andorganizations
• Fluency in Deitsch

Review will begin immediately and conclude on Wednesday, September30.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PACriminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), anddemonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for allpositions. The University is very interested in hiring employeeswho have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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