Assistant Professor of German, Department of German & Russian; R0008836

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of German and Russian invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of German, effective July 1, 2027.

An earned Ph.D. in German Literature or arelated field is required for the position, as is native ornear-native fluency in German; ABD candidates are invited to apply.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in German Literature and Culture, initiate and sustainoriginal research and scholarship in 21st-century literary and cultural production in area(s) of expertise such as but not limitedto migration and transnationalism, environmental humanities, mediastudies, Jewish studies, or gender and sexuality studies, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning andgrowth. The successful candidate will have prior experience as aprimary classroom instructor and will be able to provide evidence of teaching excellence.

Experience with study abroad programs isparticularly welcome. In addition to regular teaching duties and anactive research agenda, the candidate is expected to participateactively in the department's life, including extracurricular activities with students. Information about the department can befound here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This individual will be expected to teach courses in first- and second-year German language, as well asliterature and culture classes in German and English at the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate indepartmental, College, and University service, and contribute tothe University’s community outreach efforts.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomesallqualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,religion,national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identityandexpression, genetic information, disability and military orveteranstatus.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR or .