Description: The Department of German at Princeton University seeks a dynamic, creative, productive scholar to teach one undergraduate senior seminar during the Spring 2025 term. Responsibilities of the part-time Lecturer include working closely with the department chair and director of undergraduate studies to design a syllabus and lesson plans, grading student work, and holding weekly office hours. The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in German and English. Interviews for the position will be conducted via Zoom. Our faculty is committed to building an inclusive intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our department. The position is expected to begin on January 16, 2025. Essential Qualifications: Advanced degree required; Ph.D. preferred. Prior teaching experience at the college or university level. Native or near-native fluency in German. To apply: Applications may be submitted online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/36282. For fullest consideration, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by October 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until any final decisions are made. Applications must include a brief cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how the candidate has approached the courses they have taught in the past and contact information for three references. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
