University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, Germanic Languages and Literatures
Max Kade Visiting Professor
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Visiting Professor |
The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for the Max Kade Distinguished Visiting Professor position. Candidates must have the Ph.D. with specialization in any area of Germanic studies, with preference given to those with interdisciplinary and comparative research interests. Candidates must be employed full time at a German university or a university in a German-speaking country, with significant relevant publications in German culture, literature or linguistics; teaching experience, and English language skills. The successful applicant will be expected to teach two courses in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures (in German) during the Spring 2019 semester, including one advanced undergraduate course and one graduate seminar; in addition, she or he will give a one-day workshop on a specialized topic and a public lecture. Target start date is January 16, 2019. Please send a letter of inquiry and CV with list of publications to Karen Cottrell (kcottre2@illinois.edu), with a copy to Yvonne Knight, yknight@illinois.edu. Deadline: March 26, 2018
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu .
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
Contact: |
Karen Cottrell (kcottre2@illinois.edu) and Yvonne Knight (yknight@illinois.edu) |
Website: | http://www.germanic.illinois.edu |
Primary Category: | German History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Languages |
Posting Date: | 02/13/2018 |
Closing Date | 03/26/2018 |