Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of German
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Sep 29, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures at Penn State (University Park) invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Teaching Professorposition in German (non-tenure-track), to begin in August 2027, with flexibility. Responsibilities include coordinating our residential basic German language program and supervising graduate teaching assistants who teach in the basic language program, as well as teaching introductory, intermediate and advanced German language classes, and any combination of literature and culture (including visual culture), business German, or linguistics courses based on expertise. Teaching load is three courses per semester, with reductions for coordination duties. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in English and German and have completed a Ph.D. in German or in a related field by the appointment date. Demonstrated excellence in teaching German is required, as well as knowledge of current approaches and theories of foreign-language pedagogy. Rank will be determined based on education and experience. Please submit, electronically, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names/contact information of three references. A summary of recent teaching evaluations and teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum) will be requested for candidates invited for an interview. For more information on our program, please consult https://german.la.psu.edu/. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments.Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |