About the role
Department Overview:
The Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ offers a range of courses. We teach more than a dozens languages, including Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Kazakh, Norwegian, Old Norse, Polish, Russian, Sami, Serbo-Croatian, Swedish, Turkish, and Yiddish. Our courses explore cultures and literature from across the globe, from Iceland to Germany to Russia to Turkey. Visit us at gns.wisc.edu to learn more.
Anticipated Start Date:
12/31/2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
5/16/2027
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 20 Maximum: 20
Schedule:
50% appointment meeting with students Monday - Thursday for 50 minute sessions, or MW for 100 minute sessions. Times will vary based on course session.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $1,570/biweekly
Number of Positions:
1-2
Qualifications:
Native/near-native speaker or advanced proficiency (fluency and accuracy) in German; excellent oral and written skills in German and English; current graduate student.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Commitment to quality teaching; organized, enthusiastic, and able to work collaboratively with other instructors; experience using Canvas and PowerPoint/slide decks.
Preferred: Language teaching experience at the college level; experience with studying German at the college level.
Position Summary/Job Duties
Classroom instruction
Lesson planning
Grading homework, writing assignments, quizzes, and exams
Oral exam administration and grading
Holding office hours
Attend weekly coordination meetings
Organize at least one outside-of-class language activity for students
Physical Demands
none
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