"Assistant Professor of German"

Assistant Professor of German

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at The Citadel invites applications for a tenure-track position in German at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026. The specialty is open. We seek an engaged colleague committed to student success and retention, with demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching German language and cultures to undergraduates.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

The regular teaching load is 4/4, with every effort made to consolidate preparations. Qualified applicants will be prepared to teach German language and culture at all levels, including special topics seminars, and will demonstrate the ability to maintain an active research agenda and engage in service, including program development and recruitment. A Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment. The position requires native or near-native fluency in German and English.

Additional Information

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is a public liberal arts institution in Charleston, SC. The German Program offers a major and a minor in the undergraduate day program, attended by approximately 2,000 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, as well as Veteran, Active-Duty, and Transfer Students. The availability of grants from The Citadel Foundation to support faculty research, presentation of research, and professional development is an attractive feature of academic life at the college. The Citadel is an AA/EO employer actively committed to ensuring diversity in all campus employment. To learn more about The Citadel, please visit: https://www.citadel.edu/

Application Instructions

In addition to your online application please upload the following: 1) a letter of interest detailing experience, preparation, and teaching philosophy, 2) a current CV, 3) transcripts, 4) three letters of recommendation to Dr. Amy Emm, (emma1@citadel.edu), Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; The Citadel, 1 Lee Ave. (Capers 2162), Charleston, SC 29409. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by Nov 1, 2025, when review will begin. We will conduct the first round of interviews via Zoom.

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