Question 1

What is the rank and start date for this position?

Accepted Answer

The rank is open (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Position begins July 1, 2026. See academic career advice for tenure-track paths.

Question 2

What are the key qualifications required?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need expertise in realism, expansively or narrowly defined, with focus on the long nineteenth century transitional period. Methodology must complement current faculty. PhD required. Experience in German literature teaching preferred. Check how to write a winning academic CV.

Question 3

What is the teaching load and responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Normal load is 4 courses per academic year in graduate and undergraduate German programs. Contribute to cross-disciplinary initiatives (e.g., Directed Studies, Film and Media Studies). Service as DGS, DUS, or Chair.

Question 4

How to apply for this Yale faculty position?

Accepted Answer

Submit cover letter, CV (with 3 references), and article-length writing sample via Interfolio link. Review starts October 10, 2025. Contact Prof. Kirk Wetters at kirk.wetters@yale.edu or Susanna Al-Labban at suzanne.al-labban@yale.edu.

Question 5

Does Yale offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Accepted Answer

No mention of visa sponsorship in the posting. International candidates should verify eligibility independently. Explore faculty jobs for similar positions with sponsorship details.

Question 6

What research focus does Yale seek?

Accepted Answer

Focus on realism in the long 19th century, transitional period. Disciplinary orientation to supplement existing faculty. Ideal for scholars in Germanic literature.

Yale University

Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Long 19th Century and New Realisms"

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Long 19th Century and New Realisms

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