Part-Time Faculty Position, Beginning German course
This position is no longer open.
School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Humanities
Campus: Byblos
Date: Spring 2014
Applications deadline: January 20, 2014.
The Department of Humanities invites applicants for a part-time faculty position for Spring 2014 to teach the following course:
Beginning German I A beginning course in standard German designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the language. The course aims at basic proficiency in the language skills; listing, speaking, reading and writing focusing on the use of the German sound system, acquisition of vocabulary and developing standard grammatical structures, reading of short texts and writing at the paragraph level. Emphasis is placed on students’ use of the language in authentic situations of everyday life cultivating an appreciation for the richness and diversity of the culture of the peoples. A communicative content task-based approach is used and opportunities are given to participate in activities and events.
Minimum Requirements:
- An M.A. in German Language teaching or equivalent (B.A. plus at least 3 years relevant teaching experience will be considered).
- A minimum of one year relevant teaching experience.
Duration of position: This position will open in Spring 2014, which starts in February 2014; and may be renewed on a term by term basis.
Application:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, a CV and a summary Portfolio [PDF Format] with examples of their professional and teaching work. The CV should include the names and emails of three references. The application should be sent by email to the Chairperson of the Department of Humanities, Dr. Nola Bacha, at: nbacha@lau.edu.lb
LAU (www.lau.edu.lb) has two campuses, one in Beirut and the other in Byblos, about 35 kilometers north of Beirut. LAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York, and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CIHE-NEASC). There are currently over 8,000 enrolled students at LAU.