Three- Year Visiting Professor, German

Description

 

The German Department at Middlebury College invites applications for a full-time, three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2026.

 We seek a versatile and inspiring teacher with a strong record of excellence in teaching German language, literature, and culture at all levels. Candidates should also bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• 18th-century literature, art, and thought

• Gender studies

• Film and media studies

• Visual culture

Middlebury College offers a vibrant liberal arts environment where faculty and students engage in close, collaborative learning. The ideal candidate will thrive in this setting, fostering mentoring relationships and contributing to our dynamic academic community. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in German, demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching, and maintain an active and promising research agenda. A Ph.D. in German (or a closely related field) must be in hand by August 2026.

In addition to teaching during the College’s regular terms in fall and spring, the successful candidate is expected to teach during the College’s special Winter term and to contribute to the College’s general course offerings in English, when applicable. This is a three-year, non-renewable appointment.

 The salary range for this position is $92,577 - $96,355

Application Instructions:  Please submit

• Letter of interest

• Current curriculum vitae

• One-page teaching statement on the role of German and German Studies in a liberal arts context

• One letter of recommendation addressing your abilities as a German language and culture pedagogue, and the names of two additional references.

To apply, please follow this link:  https://apply.interfolio.com/174885

Applications must be received by Wednesday October 29th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ESDT via Interfolio.

Please address materials to Professor Bettina Matthias, Chair, Maurice R. Greenberg Professor of Language and Linguistics

 

 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.