German Instructor

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics (MLC) at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time German instructor position to begin January 1, 2025. The applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate German courses from first through fourth-year levels, with the possibility of teaching graduate courses in the German M.A. program. Literary/cultural specialization open. Successful candidates will possess native or near-native fluency in German and English and must demonstrate successful teaching at the university level. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in German in hand by January 1, 2025, and who have an ongoing research agenda. This is a three-year initial position with renewals based upon satisfactory performance review and program need. The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is a vibrant, growing campus with many opportunities, including with the local German-speaking population. Our network with German-related industry, civic organizations, and educational partners is robust, and our undergraduate and graduate programs receive national attention.  For any questions regarding the program and application process, please contact the German program head, Dr. Lightfoot (lightfoot@ua.edu) or MLC Chair, Dr. Toman (catoman@ua.edu)

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching portfolio to this link: http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524822. Review of applications commences October 30, 2024, and continues until the position is filled.