"Lecturer"

Lecturer

Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Humanities: German

Location: Main Campus

Open Date: Jan 21, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade: Lecturer: $81,700-$90,000, Senior Lecturer: $94,000-$105,000

Deadline: Mar 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of German at Princeton University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach German language courses during the 2026-2027 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for one or more years. In exceptional cases, an appointment may be made at the rank of Senior Lecturer.

The Lecturer will teach within the four-semester German language sequence. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, additional responsibilities may include leading language sections, leading precepts, training and supervising graduate student teaching assistants, teaching courses outside of the language sequence, and participating in course and curriculum design.

Appointment duty time will be 12 hours per semester, and the position is expected to begin on September 1, 2026. Princeton University offers competitive salary and employee benefits, and Lecturers are eligible for promotion to Senior Lecturer if they have demonstrated exemplary accomplishments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.