AI-Enhanced World Languages Scholar — Tenure-Track Faculty

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Humanities-based Interdisciplinary World Languages and Cultures – AI, Second Language Acquisition, and Applied Linguistics. The appointment begins August 15, 2027, with research predominance and teaching duties.

Responsibilities include advancing research, teaching one course per year, and contributing to curricula and programming within the Center for Languages, Literatures, and

Qualifications

• PhD in German applied linguistics or related field by Aug 15, 2027 (ABD welcome).
• Native or non-native fluency in German.
• Demonstrated scholarly potential or achievement.
• Experience in public-facing scholarship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance an active research agenda in humanities-based interdisciplinary world languages and cultures.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in German.
• Contribute to curriculum development around AI-mediated SLA and world-language education.
• Collaborate across disciplines to strengthen global fluency and intercultural competence.

Education

PhD in German applied linguistics or related field

German language proficiency

Scholarly promise/achievement

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Humanities-based Interdisciplinary World Languages and Cultures – AI, Second Language Acquisition, and Applied Linguistics. The appointment begins August 15, 2027, with research predominance and teaching duties.

Responsibilities include advancing research, teaching one course per year, and contributing to curricula and programming within the Center for Languages, Literatures, and