Visiting Assistant Professor of German

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 at Omaha seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant 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 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. Minimum qualifications: Native or near-native German language proficiency and a PhD or ABD status in German Studies, German literature, German linguistics, or related disciplines. ABD candidates should preferably have a defense date scheduled.

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.

For further information please contact Dr. Eugenio Di Stefano, Department of World Languages and Literature, University of Nebraska at Omaha, [e-mail]

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