Visiting Professor of German Studies

Wesleyan University•Middletown, CT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Professor in German Studies The Department of German Studies is seeking a Visiting Professor in German Studies, beginning September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach intermediate and advanced German language classes as well as first-year seminars in English. The department is committed to cultivating a curriculum that reflects the diversity of contemporary German society and is inclusive and welcoming to all students. This is a one-year position. The teaching load is 3-2. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in German Studies or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. Work Location: In-person on the campus of Wesleyan University To apply: For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the email addresses of three references from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio, including a statement of teaching philosophy and statistical summaries of teaching evaluations. Applications submitted by March 10, 2025, will receive full consideration. Please contact Marie McKenna, [email protected], if you have questions about the application process. Please apply at: https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers . Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. All offers are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Work Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html . Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .

Requirements

Ph.D. in German Studies or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor
a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment