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OPEN RANK: VISITING FACULTY - GERMAN

University of Iowa

United States, Iowa, Iowa City

5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)

May 26, 2026

OPEN RANK: VISITING FACULTY - GERMAN Requisition # 75941 Position Basics

Type of Position	OTHER
Advertising Ends on:	Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:	Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
College:	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:	Languages, Literatures, Linguistics, and Cultures

Salary

Salary:

Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status:	Full Time
Position Description:	The Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures at The University invites applications for a full-time visiting faculty position teaching German for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach German language courses at all levels. According to departmental standard, the teaching load is eight courses per year, contingent upon enrollments. How to Apply: To apply, visit jobs.uiowa.edu and refer to requisition #75941. Complete applications must include: A letter of interest Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Contact details for three referees, who will be contacted for letters of recommendation at the semifinalist stage Screening of applications will begin in the beginning of June, but the application window will remain open until the position is satisfactorily filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Education Requirement:	Applicants must hold an M.A. in German, German Studies, or a related area
Required Qualifications:	Native or near-native fluency in German and English A minimum of 3 years of university-level teaching experience, teaching all levels of German language
Desirable Qualifications:	Experience teaching online language courses in asynchronous format Familiarity with Netzwerk Neu A1, A2 Ability to teach upper-level courses in German, including Business German Five or more years of university-level German teaching experience Experience teaching German Studies or humanities-oriented courses in English

Online Application Required Documents

	Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest A statement of teaching experience/philosophy
	Number of References: 3
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Contact Information

Contact:

Jill N Beckman - jill-beckman@uiowa.edu
Clas-Lang,Lit,Linguistics,Cult
Phillips Hall
16 North Clinton Street
111-E PH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1323
Phone: 319-335-0214
Department URL: https://lllc.uiowa.edu/

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