Assistant Professor of German, General Faculty
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures seeks applications to fill a 3-year position as Assistant Professor on the Academic General Faculty Teaching track for the 2026-2027 academic year. Primary responsibilities include teaching of language and culture courses across the undergraduate curriculum as well as departmental service. Candidates with proven record of excellence in teaching college-level German language courses are preferred. Core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year in the German language program (3/3). This is a three-year tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibilitybut nottheguaranteeof renewal.
The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of undergraduate students and committed scholar-teachers.
Review of applications will begin starting on May 5 2026 and the position will remain open until interviews have started. The anticipated start date is August 10 2026.
A completed PhD in German at the time of the appointment is required as are native or near-native fluency in German. Experience teaching at the undergraduate college level in German is preferred.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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