Assistant Professor of German

American Association of Teachers of German - AATG; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of German, effective July 1, 2027. The candidate will teach first- and second-year German language courses, as well as literature and culture classes in German and English at the undergraduate level.

Qualified applicants will have a PhD in German Literature or related field, native or near-native German, and a record of teaching excellence. ABDs may apply; strong research and service expectations apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German Literature or related field required.
• Native or near-native fluency in German.
• ABD candidates invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach first- and second-year German language courses.
• Teach literature and culture classes in German and English at the undergraduate level.
• Engage in scholarly activities and maintain an active research agenda.
• Participate in department, College, and University service and community outreach.

Skills

German language proficiency

Teaching excellence

Study abroad experience

Education

PhD in German Literature or related field

Job description

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of German and Russian invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of German, effective July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in German Literature or a related field is required for the position, as is native or near-native fluency in German; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in German Literature and Culture, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in 21st-century literary and cultural production in area(s) of expertise such as but not limited to migration and transnationalism, environmental humanities, media studies, Jewish studies, or gender and sexuality studies, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth. The successful candidate will have prior experience as a primary classroom instructor and will be able to provide evidence of teaching excellence. Experience with study abroad programs is particularly welcome. In addition to regular teaching duties and an active research agenda, the candidate is expected to participate actively in the department's life, including extracurricular activities with students. Information about the department can be found here: https://germanrussian.wfu.edu/.

Position Summary

This individual will be expected to teach courses in first- and second-year German language, as well as literature and culture classes in German and English at the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

About Wake Forest University

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

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