"Asst Professor Educator of German Studies, Department of Asian, East European, and German Studies"

About the Program in German Studies

Founded in 1900, the program in German Studies offers a BA, minor, and MA in German Studies. The curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to German language, literature, and culture, offering something for all students, ranging from those new to the study of the language to native speakers. Regularly-taught courses address German culture, cinema, literature, and folk tales. The program is housed within the Department of Asian, East European, and German Studies (AEGS), whose mission is to contribute to global education on campus, engage people across societies and cultures, and gain an appreciation for multiple perspectives. The program develops student skills in writing and communication, critical thinking, and intercultural competence, enabling its students to succeed in a diverse global environment.

Of particular interest to the program is linking the historic mission of German language and culture education to contemporary global interchange, transnational issues, and the role of media in these relationships. Music, video, photography, performance, poetry, games, and other media, including VR environments and machine learning, are conceived of as integral to the program’s curriculum. Students in the German program co-create knowledge about these media using both analog and digital means.

Job Overview

The German Studies program at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Educator of German with expertise in second-language acquisition in academic year 2026-27. Duties will include coordination of the basic language program in German, directing the German track of the newly constituted BA in Global Studies, training and coordinating graduate assistants in language instruction, and teaching at all levels of the curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Teach and supervise undergraduate courses in German language and culture. The educator position requires a 3-2 teaching commitment (3 courses in the fall semester and 2 courses in the spring), primarily in introductory and intermediate language classes, along with service as director of the German curricular track and coordinator for German language classes.
• Teach graduate-level courses in language pedagogy and media or another topic as desired and requested. ​
• Contribute expertise in applied linguistics, language pedagogy, and second language acquisition. Other research fields are welcome and will be considered. An established research profile is required. ​
• Coordinate the first four semesters of the German language program, as well as the upper-level language courses. This includes advising and placing students in first- and-second year German language courses, developing and implementing lower-level language curricula and assessments, supervising a small number of graduate student instructors, and organizing co-curricular and outreach events. The successful applicant will be mentored as Undergraduate Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies: German track. ​

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in German or related field ​
• Two academic years of teaching experience at the collegiate level ​ ​

Application Process

Prior to the effective date of appointment, all of the following are required.

• A cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications for the position, relevant teaching and related experience ​
• Contact information for three professional references, who may be contacted during the review process.

Interested applicants should create or update an Applicant Profile and upload the following on our system:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications completed by December 1 will receive early consideration, but all applications will be accepted until the position is filled.​

For information on the position, please contact: Evan Torner, Associate Professor of German Studies, University of Cincinnati; email: evan.torner@uc.edu; Dept website: https://www.artsci.uc.edu/departments/aegs.html

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.​ Eligibility varies by position and FTE.​​Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14​–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Salary will be commensurate with a candidate’s qualifications.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.​

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