"Assistant Professor of German One-Year Term (Start Fall 2026)"

Job Details

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of German Studies invites applications for a 1-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal in any area of German Studies, beginning Fall 2026. Near-native fluency in German is required. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to: 20th-21st century German-language literature, film, visual culture, theater, or other media; interdisciplinary connections to African Diaspora Studies, Jewish Studies, Gender and Women’s studies, LGBTQ+ studies, (post)colonial studies, or a focus on other minoritized communities in the German-speaking world. Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and college priorities and budget availability.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 15, 2026. Please visit our application website at https://apply.interfolio.com/11893/positions to find more details about the job and submit applications online.

To apply, candidates will need to upload the following materials:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
• Names and email contact information for three professional references
• Writing Sample (article, seminar paper, book chapter, etc.) in English or German

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor DANIEL REYNOLDS at GermanStudiesSearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3097.