Assistant Professor of German, General Faculty

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia seeks an Assistant Professor on the Academic General Faculty Teaching track for 2026–2027. The 3‑year, tenure‑ineligible appointment focuses on teaching six undergraduate German language courses annually and participating in departmental service.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in German, with native or near‑native fluency and prior undergraduate teaching experience. Review begins May 5, 2026; start date August 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• A PhD in German is required at the time of appointment.
• Native or near‑native fluency in German is required.
• Experience teaching undergraduate German courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach six German language courses per year (3/3) across the undergraduate curriculum.
• Provide departmental service and contribute to program activities.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and assessment within the German program.

Skills

German language teaching

Undergraduate teaching

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in German

Job description

Responsibilities

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures seeks applications to fill a 3-year position as Assistant Professor on the Academic General Faculty, Teaching track for the 2026-2027 academic year. Primary responsibilities include teaching of language and culture courses across the undergraduate curriculum as well as departmental service. Candidates with proven record of excellence in teaching college-level German language courses are preferred. Core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year in the German language program (3/3). This is a three-year, tenure‑ineligible appointment with the possibilitybut nottheguaranteeof renewal.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of undergraduate students and committed scholar‑teachers. Review of applications will begin starting on May 5, 2026 and the position will remain open until interviews have started. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2026.

Qualifications

A completed PhD in German at the time of the appointment is required, as are native or near‑native fluency in German. Experience teaching at the undergraduate college level in German is preferred.

Application Instructions

Please visithttps://apply.interfolio.com/182232 to apply and submit required documents.

Contact

Contact Chad Wellmon, Chair ([e-mail]) for information about the position. Contact Melanie Sponaugle, [e-mail] for information about applying.

The selected candidate will undergo a background check.