2-year Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in German

Employer: Centre College

Location: Danville, Kentucky

Salary: Salary is based on experience

Date posted: Jan 8, 2026

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literatures

Employment Level: Assistant Professor

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Public Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

Centre College invites applications for a two-year visiting position as Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor of German, beginning in August 2026. Candidates must be ABD or have a Ph.D. in German Studies by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education, will contribute to the depth of our faculty, support our flourishing student body, and utilize a variety of pedagogical practices. As noted in the Statement on Community, The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.

The successful candidate will teach 18 credits per academic year and teach all levels of German as well as courses in our general education curriculum (DLM). Native or near-native fluency in German and English is required. Specialization is open. Candidates with an interdisciplinary focus or background, such as STEM-infused German language and culture courses, would be of particular interest. The candidate must be committed to excellent teaching in a liberal arts setting and contribute to the growth of our German program including attending German events. Evidence of research and scholarly productivity is desirable.

The successful candidate will join a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, balanced representation, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development.

Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1,400 students, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study, and rewarding jobs.

Centre College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. For more information about Centre College, visit www.centre.edu.

To apply, please submit the following at https://apply.interfolio.com/179889. A complete application will include (1) letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness (4) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s expertise and future potential. Review of applications will begin on February 25 and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact Katrin Bahr at katrin.bahr@centre.edu.

Centre College is a proud member of the Southeast Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: https://southeast.hercjobs.org. The Southeast HERC is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and members of private industry committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce from all backgrounds. Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. Centre College is an equal opportunity employer.