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Modern Languages and Literature - German Job at Trinity University in San Antoni

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, United States


Job Description
Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Summer 2026 semester to teach the following course(s):

GERM 1401-1: Elementary German I

Job Family Group
Faculty

Time Type
Part time

Department/Office
Modern Languages & Literatures

Exemption Status
Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards

Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments

Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams

Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines

Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director

Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services

Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin

Appointment Details
This position will be for a one summer appointment with the possibility of extending it to the Fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications
Education
Ph.D in German Required

Experience
Must have at least a year of experience in teaching lower-division German courses

Licenses/Certifications
Must have completed a Ph. D. in German or a field related that incorporates German Studies (such as comparative literature)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mastery of the relevant subject matter

Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities

Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments

Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University

How to Apply
For internal applicants , please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here .

For external applicants , when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants , you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae or resume

Names and contact information for three professional references

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.

Contact Information
Please contact Dr. Rita Urquijo-Ruiz at rurquijo@trinity.edu

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In Summary: Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Summer 2026 semester to teach the following course(s): GERM 1401-1: Elementary German I . Must have at least a year of experience in teaching lower-division German courses . Must also have a Ph.D in German or a field related that incorporates German Studies .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo Trinity University está buscando una Facultad a tiempo parcial para el semestre de verano 2026 para enseñar los siguientes cursos(s): GERM 1401-1: Alemán Elemental I Trabajo Grupo Familiar Facultado Tiempo Tipo Tempos Part Time Departamento/Oficina Lenguas y Literaturas Modernas Exención Estatus Duties and Responsibilities Exempt Desarrollar el plan de estudios y garantizar que el plan cumpla con las normas departamentales y universitarias Diseño y entrega de conferencias, discusiones, actividades en clase y asignaciones Hacer papeles asignados, cuestionarios y exámenes Asignar calificaciones tempranas, medianas y finales conforme a los plazos de la universidad Mantener la oficina según lo indicado por el director del departamento o programa Servicios al alumno Accesividad Al mismo tiempo que se adhieren a todas las políticas instruccionales publicadas en la facultad y la Oficina de Educación. En alemán o en un campo relacionado que incorpore estudios alemanes (como literatura comparativa) Conocimiento, habilidades y capacidades Dominio de la materia pertinente Capacidad para ofrecer conferencias atractivas, discusiones o actividades en clase Capacidade para diseñar tareas rigurosas y significativas Compromiso con la misión de las artes liberales de Trinity University Cómo solicitar Para los solicitantes internos , por favor solicite a través del Workday utilizando la aplicación 'Jobs Hub', vea las instrucciones proporcionadas aquí . Para los candidatos externos , al iniciar la solicitud, seleccione "Aplicar manualmente". Solo complete campos con una estrella roja, que son requeridos. Por favor cree su cuenta de solicitud de Workday un correo electrónico personal, ya que tendrá que mantener el acceso a esta cuenta durante todo el proceso de pre-contratación, si se seleccionan. Si usted tiene las revisiones necesarias de una solicitud que ya ha sido presentada o necesita ayuda para presentarla, póngase en contacto con Recursos Humanos al 210-999-7507 o envíe un correo electrónico a humanresources@trinity.edu.