"Visiting Assistant Professor in German Area Studies"

Visiting Assistant Professor in German Area Studies

Employer: Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY

Open Date: Jan 14, 2026

The German Area Studies Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five courses over two semesters. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs. The successful candidate will teach four German language courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels and teach one topics course in a related field such as media and visual culture, environmental studies, Gender and Women's studies, or (post)colonial studies. In all courses, teaching approaches and materials should foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports diverse people and ideas. Experience with and/or interest in working in a multicultural environment, and supporting and encouraging excellence from students with diverse and varied backgrounds and experiences is highly desirable.

Minimum requirements: M.A. in German language/literature/culture/second language acquisition/applied linguistics at the time of appointment (ABD or PhD preferred), native or near-native fluency in German and English, significant teaching experience of German as a second/foreign language (college level) at different levels, broad-ranging expertise in current methodologies, as well as expertise in the integration of technology in the classroom. Research profile in foreign language pedagogy or teaching-oriented perspectives on literature and culture, as well as experience working with the Auf geht's! curriculum a plus.

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following required materials via Interfolio: cover letter; CV; a statement of teaching philosophy; sample syllabi for one beginning-level language course and one advanced-level course; a statement describing how you create an inclusive classroom; and the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The salary range for this position is $49,300-$56,666.

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For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/180133