Assistant Professor in German Studies and Slavic and Eurasian Studies

Duke University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in German Studies and Slavic and Eurasian Studies, beginning July 1, 2027. The appointment is through June 30, 2031 with renewal possible after review.

A strong research agenda and teaching excellence across the two programs are essential, including fluency in both research languages. PhD required by June 30, 2027, from a related field.

Qualifications

• PhD in hand by June 30, 2027 or equivalent.
• Exceptional research agenda and commitment to teaching excellence in both German Studies and Slavic/Eurasian field.
• Fluency in German and Slavic research languages required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research leading to a strong, independent program.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in German Studies and Slavic/Eurasian studies.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration between the two departments.

Skills

German & Slavic languages

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Position Description

The Departments of German Studies and of Slavic and Eurasian Studies at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, invite applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning July 1, 2027, with an initial appointment through June 30, 2031, renewable upon successful review. Exceptional research agenda and commitment to teaching excellence required in both German Studies and a Slavic or Eurasian field of expertise, including fluency in both of the research languages. We are seeking a scholar in 20th- and 21st-century literature, culture, film, and/or media, and expect that the position will strengthen ties between the two programs. PhD in hand by June 30, 2027, from a department of German Studies, of Slavic Studies, of Comparative Literature, or similar field. Teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels expected.

For questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Stefani Engelstein ([e-mail]).

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke University aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Please note that Duke University specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.