Field of specialization in German literary and cultural studies is open. The teaching load is five courses per year and includes language, literature and culture courses as well as participation in the university-wide interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Candidates should show scholarly promise, teaching experience, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in both language and literature, and native or near-native fluency in German and English. Completion of Ph.D. in the field of German literature, German Studies or Comparative Literature is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. A letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21573/apply. Colgate University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their application letter how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin April 26, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Selected applicants will be contacted for video interviews to be held in May. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org.

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