Part Time Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open and continuous posting for potential adjunct positions within the Department of Languages at the University of Delaware. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory, intermediate, or advanced German-language classes. Instruction will be in-person on the UD Main Campus in Newark, DE. Days and times will vary each semester based on departmental needs. This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited position.

Requirements

MA in German Language, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, or Second Language Acquisition & Teaching.
Native or near-native fluency in German and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
Experience teaching college-level German in the US.
Familiarity with current best practices in second language acquisition & pedagogical methods, national and state standards, and intercultural competence.
Experience with using technology to foster student learning.
Commitment to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning styles.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes.
Availability for in-person instruction.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching introductory, intermediate, or advanced German-language classes.
Holding one hour of student office hours per course per week.
Collaborating with colleagues to advance student outcomes.
Fostering student learning using technology.
Providing high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment.
Working with students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning styles.