U of Wisconsin Milwaukee Position Opening


FACULTY - OPEN RANK
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
The German Program of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature instructs a large number of students in courses in German literature, German language and culture. The program offers a) an undergraduate major in German, b) a German Minor and a Minor in German Business, and c) participates in the Master of Arts in Foreign Languages, Literature, and Translation with concentrations in German.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for an open rank position in German literature to strengthen its program. Successful candidate will participate in the interdepartmental M.A. program, and will serve as coordinator for German and its associated study abroad programs.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of employment, a demonstrated record of scholarly publications, and native or near-native fluency in German.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include: extensive experience in teaching contemporary German literature, culture, and language at all levels, experience in supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin December 22, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of scholarly and teaching interests (as Other Document 1), teaching philosophy which specifically addresses innovative course and curriculum development, and three confidential letters of reference prior to December 22, 2013.

Applicants should upload the first four items into the application system; in addition, they should arrange for three letters of recommendation (required) to be sent to:

MICHAEL MIKOS
Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
P.O. Box 413,
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413.

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