Advanced Assistant/Associate ...

American Association of Teachers of German - AATG; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track German position at the Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. Specialization is open. Ph.D.

in hand required. Candidate will teach four courses per year across all levels of the curriculum, in German and in English. The successful candidate will contribute to department life and curricular development, and support diversity and interdisciplinary work within the Five College Consortium.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hand required.
• Strong research and teaching record.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per year at all levels, in German and in English.
• Contribute to department life and curricular development.
• Advise and mentor students as appropriate.

Skills

Research record

Teaching record

Department service

Education

Ph.D. in hand

Job description

The Department of German and Italian at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position in German at the rank of Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. Specialization is open. Ph.D. in hand required.

We seek a colleague with a strong research and teaching record. The successful candidate will teach four courses per year at all levels of the curriculum, in German and in English, as well as actively contribute to department life and curricular development. We welcome applications from scholars whose work brings a variety of transnational, interdisciplinary, and diverse perspectives to the field. Candidates from groups underrepresented in German Studies are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for newly hired assistant professors with a terminal degree beginning the first year of the tenure clock in Fall 2027 is typically between $ 92,000 and $ 96,000. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors, including but not limited to teaching and work experience beyond the terminal degree, as well as market, disciplinary, and internal peer equity factors.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about German Studies at Smith may be found at http://www.smith.edu/academics/german.

Candidates should submit these materials by September 14, 2026.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.