Visiting Assistant Professor In German Studies, Fall 2027/Spring 2028

Scripps College • Claremont, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Scripps College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of German Studies for the 2027–28 academic year, beginning July 1, 2027. Reappointment for 2028–29 is possible, pending review and approval. The appointee will read senior theses and teach five courses per academic year, including at least three language courses and at least one upper-division content course in German, such as literature, film, or culture. The successful candidate will help shape the future of language acquisition in the department and will bring demonstrable experience and expertise, as well as substantial training in foreign language pedagogy. Scripps seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and who will actively support the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and teaching evaluations from three courses through Interfolio by December 15, 2026. Questions may be directed to Kevin Vennemann, Chair of German Studies. The salary range is $67,500–$75,000, based on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The College is generally not in a position to sponsor visas for faculty appointments.

Requirements

• ABD required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Demonstrable experience and expertise in foreign language pedagogy.
• Substantial training in foreign language pedagogy.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education.
• Actively support Scripps College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Read senior theses.
• Teach five courses per academic year, including at least three language courses.
• Teach at least one upper-division content course, such as literature, film, or culture, conducted in German.
• Help shape the future of language acquisition in the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree