Professor - Foreign Languages jobs in Petaluma, CA

Professor - Foreign Languages teaches courses in the discipline area of foreign languages. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Foreign Languages provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Foreign Languages typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pool for Part-time Lecturer (German), Modern Languages and Literatures
  • The California State University
  • Sonoma, CA PART_TIME
  • Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (German)

     

    Faculty Employment Opportunity

    Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
    Location: Sonoma
    Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
    Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty Association

    Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
    Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

     

    Our Commitment

    Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

    The University

    Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

    The Department


    Information about the German Program in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures:

    Students may earn a German minor or may simply add one or two semesters of language study to boost graduate school and job applications. Being able to communicate in German and having a basic foundation in German history and culture significantly enhances the study of other fields, such as history, political science, global studies, music, art history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and other disciplines.

    Students taking German know that they enrich their academic and career opportunities. Learning German and gaining valuable insights into the history and culture of the German-speaking countries can offer a competitive edge in our increasingly global world. Recognizing the increasing interconnections in our global world, and Germany as one of the key players within the EU and in the international arena, the German Program, along with CSUIP, helps prepare students for graduate school and careers in a field of their interest.The program provides students with a stimulating and supportive learning environment, as well as personal advising within a vibrant community of German language students.

    Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the German Program's web page: https://modlang.sonoma.edu/german.

    You can find information about the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures here: https://modlang.sonoma.edu/.

     

    Duties of the Position

    Teach undergraduate German courses as needed at all levels (lower- and upper-division) of German language as well as General Education courses in English about literature, cinema, or the history and cultures of German-speaking countries. German language courses are generally focused on first-year courses. Must be able to work with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students to create an inclusive environment. Must be able to create clear and accessible Canvas course pages. Successful candidates must offer weekly student hours for student support.


    Professional Qualifications

    Required: 

    *M.A. in German, German Studies, or Comparative Literature (or related field)

    *Two years of university teaching in German

    *Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written German

    Preferred: * Ph. D. or ABD in German, German Studies, or Comparative Literature

     

    Rank and Salary

    Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

    • Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
    • Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.
    • The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
    • Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
    • Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
    • Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
    • Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.


    Please submit:
    ● Application letter
    ● Curriculum vitae
    ● Teaching Philosophy
    ● Most Recent Student Evaluations
    ● Contact Information for 3 References

    Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the
    department:
    - Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.
    - Temporary Faculty who have taught for the department within the past
    two years only need to submit an updated CV to remain in the pool.

    Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.

    CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.


    Contact Information
    Questions concerning the application process may be directed to:
    facultysearch@sonoma.edu
     
    Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Department Chair:
     
    Dr. Michaela Grobbel
    grobbel@sonoma.edu
    ph. 707.664.2637
     

    The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

    Other Information

    The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

    This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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  • Sonoma, CA PART_TIME
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  • Sonoma, CA PART_TIME
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  • Sonoma, CA PART_TIME
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  • Sonoma, CA PART_TIME
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Japanese OR Italian Professor/Teacher/Instructor for Language Center
  • Bay Language Academy Inc
  • Alameda, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Bay Language Academy is expanding and is seeking more part-time aspiring ITALIAN INSTRUC...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Visiting Biology Professor
  • Sonoma State University
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • Visiting Biology ProfessorJob No: 538338Work Type: Visiting FacultyLocation: SonomaCategories: Unit 3 - CFA - California...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chinese and Koreans Teachers/Professors
  • Bay Language Academy Inc
  • Alameda, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Bay Language Academy is expanding and is seeking more part-time aspiring KOREAN INSTRUCT...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Japanese OR Italian Professor/Teacher/Instructor for Language Center
  • Bay Language Academy Inc
  • Alameda, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Bay Language Academy is expanding and is seeking more part-time aspiring ITALIAN INSTRUC...
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Chinese and Koreans Teachers/Professors
  • Bay Language Academy Inc
  • Alameda, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Bay Language Academy is expanding and is seeking more part-time aspiring KOREAN INSTRUCT...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

Petaluma /pɛtəˈluːmə/ is a city in Sonoma County, in California's Wine Country, part of the North Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area, located 37 mi (60 km) north of San Francisco. Its population was 57,941 according to the 2010 Census. The Rancho Petaluma Adobe, located in Petaluma, is a National Historic Landmark. Its construction started in 1836 by order of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, then Commandant of the San Francisco Presidio. It was the center of a 66,000 acre (270-km²) ranch stretching from Petaluma River to Sonoma Creek. The adobe is considered one of the best preserv...
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