Asst Professor Educator of German Studies, Department of Asian, East European, and German Studies

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. About the Program in German Studies Founded in 1900, the program in German Studies offers a BA, minor, and MA in German Studies. The curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to German language, literature, and culture, offering something for all students, ranging from those new to the study of the language to native speakers. Regularly-taught courses address German culture, cinema, literature, and folk tales. The program is housed within the Department of Asian, East European, and German Studies (AEGS), whose mission is to contribute to global education on campus, engage people across societies and cultures, and gain an appreciation for multiple perspectives. The program develops student skills in writing and communication, critical thinking, and intercultural competence, enabling its students to succeed in a diverse global environment. Of particular interest to the program is linking the historic mission of German language and culture education to contemporary global interchange, transnational issues, and the role of media in these relationships. Music, video, photography, performance, poetry, games, and other media, including VR environments and machine learning, are conceived of as integral to the program's curriculum. Students in the German program co-create knowledge about these media using both analog and digital means. The German Studies program at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Educator of German with expertise in second-language acquisition in academic year 2026-27. Duties will include coordination of the basic language program in German, directing the German track of the newly constituted BA in Global Studies, training and coordinating graduate assistants in language instruction, and teaching at all levels of the curriculum.

Requirements

PhD in German or related field
Two academic years of teaching experience at the collegiate level
A cover letter outlining the candidate's qualifications for the position, relevant teaching and related experience
Contact information for three professional references, who may be contacted during the review process.

Responsibilities

Teach and supervise undergraduate courses in German language and culture. The educator position requires a 3-2 teaching commitment (3 courses in the fall semester and 2 courses in the spring), primarily in introductory and intermediate language classes, along with service as director of the German curricular track and coordinator for German language classes.
Teach graduate-level courses in language pedagogy and media or another topic as desired and requested.
Contribute expertise in applied linguistics, language pedagogy, and second language acquisition. Other research fields are welcome and will be considered. An established research profile is required.
Coordinate the first four semesters of the German language program, as well as the upper-level language courses. This includes advising and placing students in first- and-second year German language courses, developing and implementing lower-level language curricula and assessments, supervising a small number of graduate student instructors, and organizing co-curricular and outreach events. The successful applicant will be mentored as Undergraduate Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies: German track.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Salary will be commensurate with a candidate's qualifications.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities