Languages

Responsibilities

Successful candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in the language of expertise (Chinese and/or German) but a terminal degree is preferred. Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver courses utilizing non-traditional pedagogies is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning which include the presentation of ideas in ways that are appropriate for a variety of learners and that show sensitivity to an inclusive and multicultural student population.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship and collaborative work. They should also show evidence of teaching in non-traditional pedagogies and possess a terminal degree in the language of expertise (Chinese and/or German).

About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks to become a reputable, distinctive home for scholarly and vocational transformation for service in the world. The CHSS faculty is committed to mentorship, transformation, empowerment, care and the active and reflective promotion of justice in the world. The college includes programs and coursework in criminal justice, sociology, history, political science, psychology, religious studies, philosophy and world languages.

About Lenoir-Rhyne University

Llenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private, comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a city of more than 40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in Asheville, N.C., and Columbia, S.C. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Llenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The university offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Llenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for service to the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Llenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.

Application Process

To apply, candidates will be prompted to submit:

• A letter of application discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position and of Llenoir-Rhyne University.
• A curriculum vitae (including the names and addresses of three references).
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including your professional values, beliefs and/or goals. It could include your methods, what you want to achieve with the students you serve, what motivates you as a teacher and your role within education.

About Llenoir-Rhyne University

The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be reviewed on the About page.

Contact Information

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to Amy Hedrick, Ph.D., dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at amy.hedrick@lr.edu.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Llenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.