Visiting Assistant Professor - German

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in German. The 18-month, full-time appointment begins January 4, 2027, teaching four courses per semester across the German curriculum.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD or ABD in German Studies and bring experience teaching at multiple levels, with a focus on inclusive, technology-enhanced instruction for in-person and online modes. UNO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native German language proficiency.
• PhD or ABD status in German Studies, German literature, German linguistics, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester (eight per academic year) across the German curriculum.
• Engage in department activities and Stammtisch.
• Incorporate technology to support in-person and online teaching.

Skills

German language proficiency

Teaching at multiple levels

Online and in-person instruction

Education

PhD or ABD in German Studies

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Visiting Assistant Professor - German

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor - German

Department: World Languages and Literature

Essential Functions

The University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a full-time VisitingAssistant Professor ( VAP ) in German for an 18-month appointment to begin January 4, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (eight courses per academic year) at all levels of the German curriculum. The specialization is open; however, candidates should be a capable of teaching a wide variety of German language and culture courses. This position is not renewable.

Significant experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching German at multiple levels, a focus on student retention, and expertise in the integration of technology in the classroom, especially in teaching both in-person and online modes, are essential. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and supportive participant in department activities, especially the German program’s weekly Stammtisch.

The University of Nebraska Omaha is a Doctoral/Research institution with over 15,000 students. The German program, housed in the Department of World Languages and Literature offers an undergraduate BA.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst employees and prospective employees based on race, color,ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information,veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions andprocesses.

Work Schedule

M-F; Occasionally the department hosts events on weekends, such asconferences and workshops. At times, classes are offered in theevening (after 4:30 pm)

Additional Duties

One department committee

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Native or near-native German languageproficiency and a PhD or ABD status in German Studies, Germanliterature, German linguistics, or related disciplines. ABDcandidates should preferably have a defense date scheduled.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear,speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low tomoderate.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: 2026F-00152

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes