Working/Functional Title

German Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Letters is seeking a full-time Instructor or Assistant Professor of German Studies. This is a non-recurring fixed-term position for the Fall Semester 2025, starting August 16, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching three undergraduate courses in the German Program with a possibility that one of those courses may be replaced by a course in the College of Arts & Letters’ general education program, Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities (IAH). A Master's degree is required for the Instructor position; a PhD for the Assistant Professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire. Advanced PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include teaching three undergraduate courses per semester in the German Program and/or in the College of Arts & Letters’ general education program in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities (IAH). German and English are the languages of instruction, respectively. Course assignments will be a combination of in-person and online modalities and there is an expectation of residency in commutable distance to East Lansing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• M.A. in German Studies or related field.
• A Master's degree is required for the Instructor position.
• A PhD is required for the Assistant Professor position.
• All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire.
• Proven record of excellence in teaching language and content courses online and in- person from first to fourth year.
• Expert language proficiency in German and English (minimum of CEFR C2 or ACTFL Advanced High).

Desired Qualifications

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit

• 1. 1. Cover letter with a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of German teaching experience as it relates to this position's requirements and MSU’s goals of inclusive excellence;
     2. Current curriculum vitae;
     3. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/.
     4. Names and email addresses of three references.

Special Instructions

Compensation commensurate with experience and in accord with the Union of Nontenure Track Faculty (UNTF) contract.

Review of applications will begin April 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1029578.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview. There will be no on campus component to the search.

For more information, contact Matt Handelman, Chair of the Search Committee at handelm@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/30/2025

Website

lilac.msu.edu

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

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