Position Summary
The German Department at Bowdoin College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor twoyear sabbatical replacement position (with possible extension for a third year). Appointment begins July 2017 pending final administrative approval. Research specialization is open in any area of post1750 Germanlanguage literature and culture. Candidates who allow us to expand our curriculum in new directions are preferred. A strong commitment to teaching all levels of German language literature and culture and evidence of success as a teacher at the college level are essential. Native or nearnative fluency in German and English expected. Load: Two preparations per semester. The successful candidate will teach courses at all levels of the German language & culture sequence upperlevel seminar(s) in German and large culture course(s) in English. Ph.D. preferred advanced ABD considered. Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit to submit a c.v. a letter of application and the names and contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 15 2016 and continue until the position is filled. A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 31 students of color 5 international students and approximately 15 first generation college students Bowdoin College is committed to equality is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race creed color religion marital status gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation veteran status national origin or disability status in employment or in our education programs. For further information about the college please visit our website: