Instructor Applicant Pool

German and Scandinavian Department

The German and Scandinavian Department at the University of Oregon is seeking applicants for their open instructor pool for the 2012–2013 academic year. Positions are part time, temporary, limited duration, but with the possibility of renewal for up to three years depending on need, funding, and performance. Salary is dependent on education and experience. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in German, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian; an MA or PhD, depending on the nature of the courses; and a record of excellence in teaching on the college level. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the pool will remain active for one year. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. Please send letter of application and vita to Dr. Jeffrey Librett, Department Head, German and Scandinavian Department, 1250 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1250.

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Contingent Position in Norwegian, Scandinavian Area Studies and First-Year Experience Program:

The Department of Languages and Literatures at Pacific Lutheran University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor (or Visiting Instructor) of Norwegian and Scandinavian Area Studies for the 2012–2013 academic year. This position is with full benefits and has the possibility of renewal. Teaching will entail a minimum of 4 courses per year (.67 FTE), comprising two undergraduate courses taught in Norwegian and/or Scandinavian Area Studies, and two courses taught in PLU's First-Year Experience Program (Writing, First-Year Seminars, First-Year International Honors). Additional course(s) may be determined on an as-needed basis. The minimum qualification is to be ABD in Norwegian, Scandinavian Studies, or another appropriate field by August, 2012. Strong preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching college-level Norwegian language (near-native fluency required).

Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university of 3500 students that offers a challenging curriculum integrating the liberal arts with professional programs. Located in the Puget Sound area of the Pacific Northwest, PLU is a globally focused university committed to building a diverse educational community. The university offers majors and minors in both Norwegian and Scandinavian Area Studies, and houses the Scandinavian Cultural Center and the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection. PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and advocates rigorous and free intellectual inquiry in a diverse university community. PLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and especially welcomes applications from diverse populations.

Interested candidates should submit an application at https://employment.plu.edu/postings/1770 (click the link "Apply to this Job") by May 15, 2012. Application documents include a cover letter, full C.V., and representative samples of teaching evaluations and syllabi. Three letters of reference, with one of the letters speaking directly to teaching, should also be sent on your behalf via email to: Tracy Williamson, Assistant to the Dean of Humanities at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include in the subject line: Letters of Rec for Lan/Lit.

For more information, please contact Claudia Berguson at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Minnesota State University, Mankato has posted a new job opening for an assistant professor in Scandinavian languages / Scandinavian studies. See here for complete details.

The German and Scandinavian Department is seeking applicants for an instructor of Swedish. The position begins September 16, 2012. The position is full time for one year, but with the possibility of renewal depending on need, funding, and performance. Salary is dependent on education and experience. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Swedish and one other Scandinavian language, preferably Danish, a PhD in Scandinavian Studies or a closely related field, and a demonstrated potential to teach at the college level. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach language as well as general education courses in Scandinavian culture and literature, and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Applications are only being accepted via email: verwest (at) uoregon (dot) edu. For full consideration, applications should include a cover letter describing scholarly interests and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (including at least one from someone who can address the candidate’s teaching). To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 13, 2012, but the position will remain open until filled. The University of Oregon is an EO/AA/ADAA employer committed to cultural diversity.