Full Professor (or advanced Associate) in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies

University of North Carolina, Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time tenured position as Full Professor (or advanced Associate) in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies, to begin July 1, 2027 (flexible). The department seeks candidates with expertise in German film/TV, media studies, and related fields.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses (including advanced language courses), and participate in departmental

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German Studies, Comparative Literature, or related discipline.
• Active research program in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies.
• Commitment to teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program in German Studies.
• Teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels, including advanced language courses.
• Perform service for the department and related graduate programs.

Skills

German film/TV

Media studies

Visual culture

Cultural studies

Education

Ph.D. in German Studies or related field

Job description

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time tenured position: Full Professor (or advanced Associate) in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies, to begin July 1, 2027 (flexible).

We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated research expertise in German film and television, media studies, visual culture, cultural studies, or related fields.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach a range of courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels (including advanced language courses), and perform service for the department and the Carolina-Duke-Graduate Program in German Studies.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in German Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related discipline, and command native or near-native competence in English and German. We encourage applications from candidates whose teaching and research aligns with our departmental mission and curriculum as outlined on our website. http://gsll.unc.edu/

Applicants must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326358 and upload:

• 1) a letter of application;
• 2) a CV;
• 3) separate statements of research and teaching;
• 4) two sample course syllabi, one each at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• 5) an English-language scholarly writing sample of approximately 25 pages. At the time of application candidates will be required to identify the names, titles and affiliations, and email addresses offour professional references. These recommenders must be at the same or higher faculty rank as the applicant. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Reference letters must be signed and submitted on institutional letterhead.

Questions should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Tobias Wilke, at
[e-mail]

Application deadline December 1, 2026. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.