Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

The Department of German Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Position beginning July 1, 2027. This non-tenure-track position is for an initial three- or five-year contract with renewal at three- or five-year intervals contingent upon successful performance reviews. The usual teaching load consists of 3 courses per semester.

Our new colleague will work in a small team with the prospect of taking on the role of language program director (LPD) on a rotating basis. The language program is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Responsibilities include: 1) contributing to the language teaching needs of the department; 2) educating and supervising graduate student instructors; 3) participating in curricular development; and 4) promoting and supporting the German undergraduate program.

Required qualifications:

Advanced degree in Applied Linguistics, Applied Language Pedagogy, German as a Foreign Language (DaF), German Studies, or equivalent (Ph.D. or M.A. with additional language teaching experience); superior proficiency in German (C1) and English; commitment to continued professional development; at least two years of prior college-level language teaching post degree, and supervising experience preferred; ability to develop and teach undergraduate language courses in areas of departmental interests and curricular outreach, including “German Business Culture"; demonstrated initiative in creating a thriving language community inside and outside the classroom; commitment to innovation in teaching and state-of-the-art learning and language acquisition theories; excellent organizational, communicative and collaborative skills.

Pay range: $70,000 - $85,000

Actual salary offers in the College of Arts & Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

Deadline for applications is November 10, 2026. Electronic submission of applications is required. Submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, CV, at least three sample course syllabi, and three letters of recommendation at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33042

Disclosure:

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