Faculty - German

Position:

• Teaching:

  Deliver effective and dynamic German language courses (covering levels from

  A1 to B2

  , as per requirement) focusing on the four essential skills:

  listening, reading, writing, and speaking

  .

• Cultural Integration:

  Embed knowledge of

  German culture, history, technology, and contemporary society

  into lessons to provide an enriching and contextually relevant learning experience.

• Methodology:

  Implement modern, communicative teaching methods, incorporating educational technologies, multimedia resources, and the university's Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Course Design:

  Develop, continuously review, and update course content, syllabi, and teaching materials to meet institutional standards and foster global competency.

2. Assessment, Mentoring, and Support

• Evaluation:

  Prepare, conduct, and grade various assessments, including comprehensive written examinations, oral proficiency interviews, and project-based assignments.

• Feedback:

  Provide personalized and constructive feedback to students to facilitate their mastery of the language and continuous improvement.

• Mentorship:

  Guide students in their language acquisition journey, advising them on resources, preparation for international proficiency exams (e.g., Goethe-Zertifikat), and career paths utilizing German.

• Holistic Development:

  Actively support the SHD's mission by integrating language instruction with the development of essential soft skills and personality traits.

3. Departmental and University Engagement

• Extracurriculars:

  Organize and lead

  German cultural activities, language clubs, and workshops

  to promote language learning and cultural exchange within the MIT ADT University community.

• Collaboration:

  Work collaboratively with other faculty and departments to identify and implement opportunities for interdisciplinary German instruction (e.g., German for Engineers, German for Business).

• Administrative Tasks:

  Participate in departmental meetings, academic planning, and other administrative duties as assigned.

• Professional Growth:

  Engage in continuous professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends in German language teaching and educational technology.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education:

  A

  Master's degree

  in German Language, German Literature, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a significant advantage.

• Experience:

  A minimum of

  2-3 years

  of experience teaching German at the university or tertiary level.

• Language Proficiency:

  Near-native or native-level proficiency in both spoken and written German (CEFR

  C1/C2 level

  equivalent). Excellent command of English is also required.

• Certification:

  Relevant language teaching certifications, such as a

  Goethe-Institute training certificate

  or equivalent, are highly desirable.

• Skills:

• Proven expertise in communicative language teaching (CLT) methodologies.
• Proficiency in utilizing educational technology and digital tools for language instruction.
• Strong organizational, public speaking, and intercultural communication skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with the Indian higher education framework and student profile.
• Experience in curriculum design specifically targeting technical or professional German.
• Prior work, study, or research experience in a German-speaking country.
• Knowledge of value-based education principles.