Professor or Associate Professor in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track Professor or Associate Professor position specializing in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and graduate curricula, including advanced language courses, and participate in service activities within the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related discipline with native or near-native English and German.
• Active commitment to research and scholarship across undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Ability to teach advanced language courses and participate in program service.

Responsabilités

• Teach courses across undergraduate and graduate curricula, including advanced German language courses.
• Engage in research and scholarship in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies.
• Participate in service activities supporting GSLL and related programs.

Connaissances

English proficiency

German proficiency

Formation

Ph.D. in German Studies

Description du poste

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures is committed to research and teaching at all levels in German, Russian and several other Germanic, Central European, and Slavic languages, literatures and cultures. One of the most vibrant departments of its kind in the nation, GSLL is closely linked with interdisciplinary programs including UNC’s INSITE‑Europe, UNC Film Studies, and the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies. We are also home to the Carolina‑Duke Graduate Program in German Studies, one of the country's leading graduate programs in German.

Position Summary

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 at the Professor or Associate Professor rank specializing in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an active commitment to research and scholarship, teach courses across the undergraduate and graduate curricula, including advanced language courses, and participate in service activities supporting the department and the Carolina‑Duke Graduate Program in German Studies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. (or related degree) in German Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related discipline, and command native or near‑native competence in English and German.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

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

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Key Details

Department: Germanic and Slavic Lang Lit - 311600

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Professor or Associate Professor in 20th- and 21st-century German Studies

Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID: FAC0006153

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Department Contact Information

Tobias Wilke/Associate Professor, Program Chair For German Studies

[e-mail]

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

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University 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.