Teaching Positions in German

TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE
Fall 2013

GRMN 101/3.0
Beginner’s German I (2 sections)
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Culturesat Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in GRMN 101/3.0 – Beginner’s German I. This is an on campus lecture course with an expected enrolment of ~35 students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in German and teaching experience at the University level and who have ideally taught one or more courses with a similar content in the past. This is a fall term appointment for the period September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013,with classes in session from September 9, 2013 to November 29, 2013.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people,persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Academic professionals at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.html.

A candidate qualified to teach may be considered for appointment to a Term Adjunct position as defined by the Collective Agreement for All Faculty, Librarians and Archivist between QUFA and Queen’s University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement,and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. If a graduate student is teaching a course in a different discipline than they are registered, then they would be eligible for appointment as aTerm Adjunct

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc.Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

 

Dr. Donato Santeramo, Acting Head
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Queen’s University
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

 

Applications will be received until Tuesday April 2, 2013. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at http://www.queensu.ca/llcu.

Course Description:

GRMN 101/3.0
This course is for students with no previous knowledge of German. The course concentrates on the basic language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and introduces elements of German culture as recorded in its customs, history and literature.

Posted: (March 1, 2013)

TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE

Fall/Winter 2013-14

GRMN 101/3.0 Beginner’s German I (2 sections)
GRMN 102/3.0 Beginner’s German II
GRMN 311/3.0 German Language and Culture through 18th- and 19th Century Literature

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching two courses in GRMN 101/3.0 – Beginner’s German I, one course in GRMN 102/3.0 Beginner's German II and one course teaching GRMN 311/3.0 German Language and Culture through 18th- and 19th- Century Literature. These are on-campus lecture courses with an expected enrolment of ~35 students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in German and teaching experience at the University level and who have ideally taught one or more courses with a similar content in the past. This is a fall/winter term appointment for the period September 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, and January 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014, with classes in session from September 9 to November 29, and January 6 to March 28.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons withdisabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Academic professionals at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.html. 

A candidate qualified to teach may be considered for appointment to a Term Adjunct position as defined by the Collective Agreement for All Faculty, Librarians and Archivist between QUFA and Queen's University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment criteria. If a graduate student is teaching a course in a different discipline than they are registered, then they would be eligible for appointment as a Term Adjunct.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other

relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc.

Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

Dr. Donato Santeramo, Acting Head
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Queen's University
Kingston Onatrio Canada K7L 3N6

Applications will be received until Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at http://www.queensu.ca/llcu.

Course Descriptions:

GRMN 101/3.0
This course is for students with no previous knowledge of German. The course concentrates on the basic language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and introduces elements of German culture as recorded in its customs, history and literature.

GRMN 102/3.0
A continuation of GRMN 102/3.0 aimed at expanding basic language skills (Listening, reading, writing and speaking). Students will review and deepen their knowledge of grammatical structures through exposure to a variety of German-language media and culture.

GRMN 311/3.0
An introduction to reading, discussing and writing about German literary texts in German. Major periods, authors, and texts of the 20gh century will be examined in their cultural and historical contexts. Students will be exposed to different genres: excerpts from novels and dramas as well as short stories, poems and film adaptations.

Posted: (March 1, 2013)