"Lecturer In German Studies And Director Of The Self-Instructional Language Program"

Position Introduction:

The Department of German Studies invites applications for a full-time position as a Lecturer in German Studies and Director of the Self-Instructional Language Program to begin in August 2026. Area and time period of specialization is open, 1750-present for example, while candidates with complementing strengths of current faculty are preferred.

Job Description:

Candidates must have a PhD in German Studies or related field in hand with demonstrated interest in and/or expertise in foreign language pedagogy and a strong commitment to working in a collaborative team environment, including active participation in the department. An interest in decolonizing the German Studies curriculum and/or forging cross-disciplinary conversations with one or more of Vassar's multidisciplinary programs is a plus. Responsibilities include teaching 3 courses per year, in German Studies (or a multidisciplinary program) and directing the Self-Instructional Language Program, which involves advising students, hiring and mentoring native-speaker tutors, and recruiting outside examiners from other universities. Though the position does not include any expectations for research, lecturers are able to apply for semi-annual internal research funds as well as funding to attend conferences.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
• Teaching Statement
• Community Impact Statement (link)
• Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at the time of application)
• Contact information for three references. Candidates will be prompted for these at a later stage, following the submission of the application.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to Professor Silke von der Emde and submitted online at: https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External. Please contact Professor Silke von der Emde (Chair of German Studies and Acting Director of SILP) at vonderemde@vassar.edu with any questions.

German Studies Department. SILP.

Review of applicant materials will begin on March 16, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The annual base starting salary range for this position is $89,000 to $93,000 (USD). When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate's education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.