Location: UD Main Campus – Newark, DE
Position Specific Details:
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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prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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