Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of German

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures at Penn State (University Park) invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor position in German (non-tenure-track), to begin in August 2027, with flexibility.

Responsibilities include coordinating our residential basic German language program and supervising graduate teaching assistants who teach in the basic language program, as well as teaching introductory, intermediate and advanced German language classes, and any combination of literature and culture (including visual culture), business German, or linguistics courses based on expertise. Teaching load is three courses per semester, with reductions for coordination duties.

Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in English and German and have completed a Ph.D. in German or in a related field by the appointment date. Demonstrated excellence in teaching German is required, as well as knowledge of current approaches and theories of foreign-language pedagogy. Rank will be determined based on education and experience.

Please submit, electronically, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names/contact information of three references. A summary of recent teaching evaluations and teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum) will be requested for candidates invited for an interview.

For more information on our program, please consult https://german.la.psu.edu/. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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