Part-Time Lecturer, German, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Job ID: 265039
About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at http://www.ColumbusState.edu.
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Job Summary
The Department of Society, Culture, and Languages at Columbus State University is seeking qualified applicants to teach two German classes per semester at the Elementary and Intermediate levels. The candidate must be willing to work in a coordinated program; be willing to comply with teaching requirements; and be able to participate in select professional development activities.
Responsibilities
Teaching (80%)
Professional Development (20%)
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate should have an earned Master¿s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the German language and/or literature. MA in German language and/or literature is preferred.
The selected candidate must have native or near-native fluency in German and the ability to operate an Online Learning Management System.
Required Documents to Attach
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae w/references
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)
All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University¿s online employment site.
Contact Information
We hire part-time lecturers for the Fall and Spring semesters, as necessitated by demand. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Joelle Bonamy, Department of Society, Culture, and Languages, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; or e-mail to bonamy_joelle@columbusstate.edu.