Temporary, Part-Time Instructor in Pennsylvania German Studies

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 1,800 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a 1/4-time temporary Instructor position for the Spring 2027 semester. The role involves teaching the introductory Pennsylvania German Studies course (PGST 010) with a regular load of three hours per week.

The appointment includes on-campus evaluation and a focus on diversity, scholarly growth, and service. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and demonstrate scholarship in the Pennsylvania German community,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Ability to teach Pennsylvania German Studies (PGST 010).
• Demonstrated scholarship about and relationships with the Pennsylvania German Community.
• Ability to integrate technology into courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory Pennsylvania German Studies course (PGST 010).
• Participate in on-campus evaluation and teaching demonstrations as part of review.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations. The Department of Society, History, and Culture at Kutztown University invites applications for a 1/4-time temporary position at the Instructor level for the Spring 2027 semester. Candidates must have the ability to teach an introductory course in Pennsylvania German Studies (PGST 010). The part-time temporary position has a regular teaching load of three (3) hours per week. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Invited candidates will be asked to teach a class as part of their on-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 the Pennsylvania German Community
• Ability to use relevant resources available on Kutztown University campus and in community
• Ability to integrate the use of technology into all courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively work with, teach, and mentor students- Ability to use the Pennsylvania German language
• Relevant publications
• Knowledge of the Pennsylvania German community and organizations
• Fluency in Deitsch

Supplemental Information

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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