Vacancy: Swedish Language Lecturer, University of Minnesota, US

Published 20 February 2023
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The Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch is looking for a lecturer and/or teaching specialist to teach and lead the Swedish program, teaching mostly lower-division language skills courses, in addition to upper-level language and content courses in the field of Scandinavian Studies.

Ranked as one of the top departments of its kind, German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch (GNSD) serves undergraduate, graduate, and other university students. The language program offers a wide range of courses in German, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, and Swedish. Innovative teaching materials and instructional technologies are an integral part of the language curriculum.

Responsibilities include developing the curriculum for and conducting Swedish 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.

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