Innovative German Lecturer & Language Curriculum Lead

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package supporting health and life

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is looking for a passionate and innovative instructor in German to start on July 1, 2026. This renewable, fixed-term position requires teaching five courses annually, focusing on curriculum development and student engagement.

Candidates must possess a Master's degree, native proficiency in German and English, and familiarity with digital teaching tools. The role includes coordinating language instruction and contributing to extracurricular programs to foster student interest.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a Master's degree in German Studies or a related field.
• Native or near-native proficiency in German and English.
• Experience with curriculum design and digital technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year in the German language curriculum.
• Coordinate the intermediate-level language sequence and supervise graduate instructors.
• Collaborate with the language program director and involve in extracurricular activities.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency in German

Native or near-native proficiency in English

Experience in foreign language pedagogy

Familiarity with German cultural studies

Education

Master's degree in German Studies or Applied Linguistics

Tools

Online learning platforms (e.g., Canvas)

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is looking for a passionate and innovative instructor in German to start on July 1, 2026. This renewable, fixed-term position requires teaching five courses annually, focusing on curriculum development and student engagement.

Candidates must possess a Master's degree, native proficiency in German and English, and familiarity with digital teaching tools. The role includes coordinating language instruction and contributing to extracurricular programs to foster student interest.