POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of French and German
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, tenure track appointment beginning August 2010
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered, rank to be determined according to qualifications. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of superior undergraduate language teaching, and experience with proficiency-based language instruction. Optional desirable attributes include OPI certification and the ability to contribute to teacher preparation.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The department seeks a generalist in either French or German with the ability to teach elementary-level language courses in the other. The department seeks a candidate with superior communication and organizational skills, and a sincere interest in active recruitment of language majors. The normal course load is 21 – 24 semester hours per year, or three courses per semester. Potential applicants should be committed to undergraduate teaching and have an understanding of, and appreciation for, the liberal arts environment.
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES: The Department currently has 7 full-time faculty members, 9 foreign language assistants, and a visiting Chinese scholar. It offers majors in French, German, and Spanish, and a minor in Chinese. The French and German programs offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced language courses, as well as courses in literature and civilization. Majors of French and German are expected to study abroad for at least one semester on Central College Abroad’s programs in Paris and Vienna, respectively, earning several of their upper-level credits there, and must demonstrate advanced level proficiency in all skills before they are approved for graduation.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college guided by an ecumenical Christian tradition, serving over 1600 students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in eight locations: Paris; London; Vienna; Granada, Spain; Leiden, The Netherlands; Bangor, Wales; Merida, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. More information is available at the Central College Abroad web site. Additional information about the college and community are available at Other Links.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should send (1) a letter of application including information on teaching and research interests (2) a curriculum vita (3) an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts and (4) confidential letters from 3 references to: Robert Franks, Chief Academic Officer, Central College, 812 University, Pella, IA 50219. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts will be requested of those candidates invited for a campus interview. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
