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

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

R00032927
Poughkeepsie, NY

Department
German Studies

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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 (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
• 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.

For information about the German Studies Department see: https://www.vassar.edu/german.
For SILP: https://www.vassar.edu/silp.

Review of applicant materials will begin on March 16, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after March 16, 2026 will be reviewed.

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. This salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.