Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies

University of Georgia

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Germanic Linguistics, beginning August 2013. Preferred areas of specialization are applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or historical linguistics. Interest in language program coordination welcome.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach German language courses at all levels as well as linguistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is four courses per year.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Germanic Linguistics or related field. Candidates should be able to demonstrate scholarly potential, have German language teaching experience, proven excellence in teaching, and possess native or near-native fluency in both German and English.

Applications should include a cover letter, c.v., writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Please upload all documents at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/20598.  If you are unable to submit electronically, please mail your entire application to:

            German Search Committee

            Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies

            201 Joseph E. Brown Hall

            University of Georgia

            Athens, GA 30602-6797

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Boston, January 3-6, 2013.

Georgia is well known for its quality of life in regard to both outdoor and urban activities (www.georgia.gov). UGA is a land and sea grant institution located in Athens, 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu).

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution. Faculty members are expected to support the college’s goals of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment.