Visiting Assistant Professor of German at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Visiting Assistant Professor of German December 20th 2023
Tagged: World Languages and Cultures

ROLE TITLE: Visiting Assistant Professor of German

Summary of Position

Allegheny College, a selective national liberal arts college, and the Department of World Languages & Cultures, invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of German, to provide coverage for a sabbatical leave. Candidate will oversee a one-person German Minor Program.

Area of specialization is open. In addition to successful teaching of German at the beginning and intermediate levels, candidates must demonstrate the ability to co-teach an upper-level course in literature and culture. Ideal candidates will also be able to teach Beginning Level French. Native or near-native fluency in German and English and MA required, Ph.D. or A.B.D. preferred. Teaching load is 3 courses per semester.

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THE HIRING PROCESS

To be considered for this position, submit a CV and a letter of interest. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one that offers evidence of excellence in teaching, will be expected upon request. Please submit all materials to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives." In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges - and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny's undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students' intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at www.allegheny.edu

posted 12/20/2023