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Job Opening

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. 

For more info and to apply, click here: https://augustana.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=6C6A1B0DF9C2018D14CD03BF64976C75?JOBID=172676

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Job Opening – Centre for Ibsen Studies

The Centre for Ibsen Studies has just advertised a 4-year position as Director of the Centre; come join us in promoting Ibsen teaching, research, documentation, and public outreach as we ramp up for the 200th anniversary of Ibsen’s birth in 2028. These are exciting times to be working with Ibsen. Application deadline 28 March 2023

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/238186/centre-director-at-centre-for-ibsen-studies?fbclid=IwAR3cxw048STcl6mU-sJATKxsTXfJG3cY9qKHxxeGY6uyAdoTUWETjjNhtnA

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ASF’s 2023 Translation Prize Competition

The American-Scandinavian Foundation has announced the opening of its 43rd annual Translation Competition for outstanding translations of poetry, fiction, drama, or literary prose written by a 20th or 21st-century author from the Nordic region (Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Sámpi).
Four prizes will be awarded this year: the Nadia Christensen Prize, which recognizes an outstanding translation of a literary text from a Nordic language into English and includes a $2,500 award; the Leif and Inger Sjöberg Prize, which recognizes distinguished effort by an individual whose literary translations from a Nordic language have not previously been published and includes a $2,000 award; the Wigeland Prize, which recognizes the best translation from Norwegian by a Norwegian and includes a $2,000 award; and the Inger and Jens Bruun Translation Prize, supported by ScanDesign Foundation, which recognizes the best Danish translation and includes a $2,000 award. All four prize recipients will also have an excerpt of their translations published in Scandinavian Review (ASF’s illustrated journal) and will receive a commemorative bronze medallion.
Application: https://amscan.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/62/home
Website: https://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/translation-competition/
Date Award Closes: 2023-09-01

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2023 ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program — Opportunity for Recent PhDs in Scandinavian Studies

The Leading Edge Fellowship program aims to demonstrate the potential of humanistic knowledge and methods to solve problems, build capacity, and advance social justice and equity. The fellowships support recent PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences as they work with social justice organizations to advance justice and equity in communities across the United States. 
ACLS welcomes applications from recent PhDs in the humanities and related social sciences to take on full time positions at one of twenty-two social justice organizations, including including the Campaign for Southern Equality (Asheville, NC), Gender Justice (Saint Paul, MN), and PolicyLink (Oakland, CA). The full roster of partnering organizations and projects is available here. 

Our host partners provide professional development opportunities and employee benefits to fellows, and draw on fellows’ scholarly perspectives and broad set of skills. Fellows receive a stipend of $66,000 for the first year, $70,000 in the second, and have access to funds and opportunities for professional development through ACLS and our alumni network. This initiative is made possible through the support of the Mellon Foundation.  
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 15th by 9:00pm EDT. Applications will be accepted only through the ACLS online application system. Applicants should not contact any of the organizations directly. Please visit https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-leading-edge-fellowships/ for complete position descriptions, eligibility criteria, and other helpful information for applicants.
Application: https://ofa.acls.org/
Website: https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-leading-edge-fellowships/
Date Position Closes: 2023-03-15

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Open Position – Finnish Lecturer, University of Minnesota

The Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch is looking for a lecturer and/or teaching specialist to teach and lead the Finnish program, teaching mostly lower-division language skills courses, although the possibility of an upper-level content course exists. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum for and conducting Finnish language classes, designing materials and assessments, holding office hours to assist and advise students, turning in grades in a timely manner, responding to student and department inquiries, participating in relevant training and meetings, and conducting outreach to strengthen and grow the program. Participation in Orientation Week is required. Continued personal growth within the profession, keeping current with the field and broadening knowledge and expertise, is expected. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

Required Qualifications

M.A. degree or foreign equivalent or ABD in the Finnish language, Foreign Language Education, or a related field. Native or near native fluency in the Finnish language. Demonstration of commitment to quality teaching and program development. At least one year of postsecondary experience teaching Finnish language. 

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. degree or foreign equivalent in the Finnish language, Foreign Language Education, or a related field. A strong background (e.g., coursework, publications) in foreign language education, second language acquisition, or technology-enhanced teaching is preferred. Positive evaluations from students, peers and/or supervisors. Two years of postsecondary experience teaching the relevant language.

Applicants with an M.A. will be appointed as Teaching Specialists. Those with a Ph.D. will be appointed at the Lecturer level.

Application: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/354136

Website: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/354136

Date Position Closes: 2023-03-15

Applicant Contact Person: Keiko Ehret, kehret@umn.edu

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Assistant Professor, Scandinavian and German Medieval Studies – University of Illinois, Urbana -Champaign

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track position in Scandinavian and German medieval studies. Successful candidates are expected to have an active research agenda and to teach a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ph.D. in Scandinavian or German medieval studies or related field required. Preference will be given to candidates who work in a comparative and interdisciplinary framework such as the global Middle Ages, visual studies, cultural theory, ecocriticism, and/or gender studies. Candidates with a documented commitment to working with students from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented in the field through teaching and mentoring are especially encouraged to apply. Target start date is August 16, 2023.  Salary is competitive. Candidates whose PhD may be delayed but will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment year may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.

https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/691?c=illinois

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Open Position – Assistant Professor of Arctic Studies

The Department of Scandinavian at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in the area of Arctic Studies with an emphasis in indigenous studies, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, please visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03553. The deadline to apply is October 17, 2022. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. With questions, please contact issahr@berkeley.edu.

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Lecturer/Instructor in Scandinavian and German Medieval Studies

Lecturer/Instructor in Scandinavian and German Medieval Studies

Department of German

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, invites applications for a one year full-time position of Lecturer/Instructor in Scandinavian and German Medieval Studies. Successful candidates are expected to teach a range of courses on the undergraduate level, including a large General Education course. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Candidates with a PhD in Scandinavian, German Medieval Studies or related field will be considered as a Lecturer. Candidates who are ABD or hold a Master’s degree in Scandinavian, German Medieval Studies or related field will be considered as an Instructor. PhD in Scandinavian or German Medieval Studies is preferred. Desirable is an additional interest to work in a comparative and interdisciplinary framework such as the global Middle Ages, visual studies, cultural theory, ecocriticism, and/or gender studies. Candidates with a documented commitment to working with students from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented in the field through teaching and mentoring are especially encouraged to apply. Target start date is August 16, 2022. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly subject to enrollments, funding, and positive performance evaluations.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu, directly apply to our position and submit application materials by May 2, 2022. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and contact information for three professional references.  Referees will be contacted electronically 1-2 business days after submission of the application. Early application submission is encouraged to allow time for referees to submit letters of recommendation. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.  As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

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The American Council of Learned Societies Announces Third and Final Round of Emerging Voices Fellowship Competition 

Program supporting outstanding early-career humanistic scholars now welcomes applications for two-year posts with select ACLS Research Consortium Universities
The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to announce the third and final round of the Emerging Voices Fellowship program.

Following the success of the first two competitions of the program, which supports early-career scholars in the humanities and interpretive social sciences facing a challenging academic job market, both the competition and fellowship have been redesigned to best serve those who have received their doctorates just before or during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Emerging Voices Fellowship has been distinguished for its rapid response approach in supporting new and recent PhDs during a time of great economic uncertainty,” noted ACLS President Joy Connolly. “In addition to providing funding to help strengthen humanistic disciplines, we have also incorporated feedback from scholars and partner institutions from the first two rounds on how best to use our resources to make the program a success for everyone involved.”

For its final round of competition, the Emerging Voices Fellowship program invites applications from qualified PhDs whose voices, perspectives, and broad visions will strengthen institutions of higher education and humanistic disciplines in the years to come. Nominations are no longer required and will not be accepted. We welcome applications from scholars whose PhDs were conferred between January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021. Students who anticipate receiving the PhD degree after December 31, 2021 are not eligible. Learn more in the Emerging Voices Fellowship FAQ.

Scholars of color, from low-income and unconventional backgrounds, and those who have taken on extraordinary roles in graduate school (organizing public art exhibits, teaching in prison education programs, coordinating research groups, to name just a few), are especially encouraged to apply.

The fellowship will now offer two-year in-person posts at participating institutions from the ACLS Research University Consortium during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.

Applications are due Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 9 PM EST. 

Questions? Email us at EVFapplications@acls.org
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ACLS Webinar on K-12 Teaching

Please join us on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 4:00-5:30pm, for a career webinar for PhDs and graduate students on K-12 teaching (registration required)

ACLS will offer a virtual presentation for PhDs and graduate students to learn about teaching roles in K-12 schools from Carney Sandoe, the most well-known K-12 educational recruiting firm, and to meet people working in K-12 independent, public and charter schools.

We hope this will prepare anyone interested in applying to K-12 independent and charter schools for Fall 2022 teaching roles, which are advertised primarily in winter. Teaching at public schools is a less immediate option because of the hurdle of teaching certification, obtained as part of a teaching degree, but in case it’s of future interest, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from public school faculty during the virtual event.