German Language & Culture Instructor (Visiting, 18-Month)

Modern Language Association; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in German for an 18-month appointment beginning January 4, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (eight per academic year) at all levels of the German curriculum and engage in department activities, including Stammtisch.

Applicants should have native or near-native German proficiency and either a PhD in German Studies or be ABD with a defense date scheduled; experience with online

Qualifications

• Native or near-native German proficiency.
• PhD in German Studies, German literature, linguistics, or related field; ABD with defense date preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester (eight per academic year) across the German curriculum.
• Engage in department activities, including Stammtisch, and contribute to student retention.
• Integrate technology to support in-person and online instruction.

Skills

German language proficiency

Teaching German across levels

Tech-enabled instruction

Education

PhD in German Studies

ABD with defense date preferred

Tools

LMS

Job description

The University of Nebraska Omaha seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in German for an 18-month appointment beginning January 4, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (eight per academic year) at all levels of the German curriculum and engage in department activities, including Stammtisch.

Applicants should have native or near-native German proficiency and either a PhD in German Studies or be ABD with a defense date scheduled; experience with online