Penn State University - Academic
Assistant/Associate Professor in German Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures (https://german.la.psu.edu/) at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA, USA (https://www.psu.edu/) invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in German Linguistics/Applied Linguistics (tenure-track) to start Fall 2024.
Teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in German (our department offers a BA/BS, MA, and Ph.D. in German, with a specific track in German linguistics/applied linguistics at the Ph.D. level). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching in the Program in Linguistics (https://linguistics.la.psu.edu/) and the Dual Title Ph.D. Program in Language Science (https://linguistics.la.psu.edu/graduate/dual-title-degree-in-language-science/).
The field of specialization within Germanic linguistics/applied linguistics is open, but we have a particular interest in applicants with expertise in corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, or instructional design and online learning. The Assistant or Associate Professor will bring a promising research record and is expected to enhance or complement research as carried out in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Program in Linguistics, and the Center for Language Science (https://cls.la.psu.edu/).
Candidates for the Assistant Professor of German Linguistics/Applied Linguistics must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Candidates for the Associate Professor of German Linguistics/Applied Linguistics must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have an established reputation in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Requirements for both ranks: Ph.D. in German, Linguistics, or a related field is required at time of appointment. Candidates must also have native or near-native ability in English and German. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
To apply: Upload a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, description of your research program, and the names and contact information of three references at Penn State’s Job Posting Board. Any questions or concerns with the online application can be directed to Danielle Austin at dna5019@psu.edu.
The online application system limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5 MB per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and continue until the search is concluded.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to Carrie Jackson, Interim Head, Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures (cnj1@psu.edu).
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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