Lecturer in German Studies and Director of the Self-Instructional Language Program
About The Position
The Department of German Studies invites applications for a full-time position as a Lecturer in German Studies and Director of the Self-Instructional Language Program to begin in August 2026. Area and time period of specialization is open, 1750-present for example, while candidates with complementing strengths of current faculty are preferred. Candidates must have a PhD in German Studies or related field in hand with demonstrated interest in and/or expertise in foreign language pedagogy and a strong commitment to working in a collaborative team environment, including active participation in the department. An interest in decolonizing the German Studies curriculum and/or forging cross-disciplinary conversations with one or more of Vassar’s multidisciplinary programs is a plus.
Requirements
- PhD in German Studies or related field in hand
- Demonstrated interest in and/or expertise in foreign language pedagogy
- A strong commitment to working in a collaborative team environment, including active participation in the department.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in decolonizing the German Studies curriculum and/or forging cross-disciplinary conversations with one or more of Vassar’s multidisciplinary programs
Responsibilities
- Teaching 3 courses per year, in German Studies (or a multidisciplinary program)
- Directing the Self-Instructional Language Program, which involves advising students, hiring and mentoring native-speaker tutors, and recruiting outside examiners from other universities.
Benefits
- lecturers are able to apply for semi-annual internal research funds as well as funding to attend conferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
