Visiting Faculty Position in World Languages – Scandinavian Studies at Augustana College
The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Augustana College invites applicants for a full-time visiting faculty position, beginning August 2024 and renewable upon mutual agreement. We seek candidates in Scandinavian Studies with an open area of specialization and preferably with Swedish language proficiency. The visiting faculty member will have a load equivalent to 24 credits per 10-month academic year, with responsibilities split between teaching in the Scandinavian Studies program and library/archival work in the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center (SSIRC) on Augustana’s campus. Library/archival work will be conducted under the direction of the Center’s Research Librarian and Archivist. Teaching responsibilities will amount to 12 credits (3 courses per year; standard courses are 4 credits) consisting of beginning or intermediate Swedish language courses and/or Scandinavian literature and culture courses taught in English. One class could be offered during the college’s intensive 3-week January term.
This appointment will be at the rank of visiting assistant professor or visiting instructor, depending on whether a terminal degree is completed. We require no research or campus service in this position. Visiting faculty are welcome to be involved in the life of the department and college beyond their teaching. All faculty at Augustana are invited to engage in professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Requirements:
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a doctoral degree in Scandinavian Studies or a related field by the time of employment, but candidates who are ABD or who hold a MA with relevant experience will be considered. Native or near-native fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is highly desirable. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate teaching effectiveness, a willingness to actively infuse multiple perspectives and critical thinking into pedagogy, and a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion.
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