"Lecturer - German"

Lecturer - German

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College

Dept/School: World Languages and Cultures - 32221

Vacancy Number: 16F-763

Position Number: 385

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for a nine-month non-tenure track lecturer position in German to begin August 2026.

This position is renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding, with the possibility of promotion based on experience and performance. There may be an opportunity to contribute to summer teaching and/or lead study abroad programs for additional compensation.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching four courses per semester in a face-to-face format at the introductory level, as well as other courses based on departmental needs and the expertise of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities will include contributing to service within the section, department, university, community, and/or profession, as well as mentoring undergraduate students studying German and serving as faculty advisor to the German Club.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree in German or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate study in German completed at the time of application
• Experience in teaching German as instructor of record at the college/university level
• Native or near-native proficiency in German and English

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Evidence of knowledge of language pedagogy and its application through impactful teaching methodologies
• Evidence of excellence in teaching effectiveness

Required Certifications or Licensure:

N/A

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application accessible at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38127 and upload the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy that addresses the applicant's approach to teaching German at the college/university level (1-2 pages)
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

IMPORTANT note to Applicants: Letters of Recommendation: Two professional letters of recommendation, written by professionals who are familiar with the applicant's teaching effectiveness, are required. Submit contact information via the Professional References section of the online application. **Upon submission of your application, references provided will receive an email that requests a reference and provides information for upload of letter.**

Applications without all requested materials, including references, will not be considered.

For questions about the position or about the online application process, contact Ms. Giselle Ennis at ennisw@uncw.edu.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 12/09/2025

Job Close Date: 1/8/2026