Lecturer - Dutch - Department of German - University of California Berkeley - Berkeley, CA

The Department of German seeks qualified part-time instructors to teach elementary, intermediate and advanced Dutch language courses. Positions are part-time, renewable, non-tenure track, beginning as early as January 2015. The number of positions may vary from semester to semester, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding and performance. The initial review date for submissions for Spring 2015 is November 5, 2014, but the posting will remain open until October 30, 2016 to accommodate upcoming needs and new applicants. Applications received by November 5, 2014 will receive priority for Spring 2015; to receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to this date.

Basic qualifications: Candidates should have at least one year of previous college teaching experience, and native or near-native fluency in Dutch and English at the time of application.

Additional qualifications include familiarity with college-level language programs, teaching experience using current language-teaching methodologies (task-based and meaning-based instruction, communicative language approach), and experience with technology tools to implement in the language classroom.

Preferred qualifications include expertise in Dutch linguistics and fluency in other languages of particular importance to the Dutch Studies program such as Afrikaans, Bahasa Indonesia, Papiamento, Sranan, German and/or French.

Successful candidates must, at a minimum, have a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Dutch or a related field by expected start date.

Beginning salary for lecturers is $49,012, but salary setting will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applications must be submitted online by November 5, 2014 to be considered for Spring 2015 employment. Questions may be directed to gspamgr@berkeley.edu .

The University is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through teaching, research and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct .

Requirements

Documents

Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae – Updated curriculum vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Original Teaching Activity (1 of 2) – Original teaching activity that reflect teaching philosophy

Original Teaching Activity (2 of 2) – Original teaching activity that reflect teaching philosophy

Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)

References

3 references required (contact information only)