Teaching Assistant Professor of German Language

The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at The George Washington University invites applications for one full-time renewable, non-tenure accruing, specialized appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of German language to begin as early as fall 2027 with an initial three-year appointment.

Will include but are not limited to teaching seven courses per year in German language and culture; and collaborating on the development, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or E.D. in German Studies or related field (area of specialization: open); at least three years' experience teaching at the college level; native or near-native proficiency in both German and English; demonstrated teaching excellence across different levels and courses in German, as evidenced by evaluations, teaching assessments, letters of recommendation, etc.

The successful candidate will be eligible for GW's benefits programs including medical insurance. Available benefits can be reviewed at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

German at GW is a vibrant undergraduate program within a multilingual department of faculty engaged in dynamic and interdisciplinary teaching and research in languages and cultures. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the department is enriched through partnerships with numerous local cultural institutions and embassies. We support community-engaged learning opportunities at all levels of language instruction and partner with units across the university to offer a comprehensive and immersive learning environment for our students.

Please complete an online application and upload the following, clearly addressing the position requirements: 1. a current CV; 2. cover letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the qualifications; 3. a statement of teaching philosophy, including your vision for the future success of a German Studies program. Three letters of recommendation with complete titles and contact information for each reference should be sent by the referee to rgss@gwu.edu with the subject line "German Teaching Assistant Professor: [your name]". (With the exception of the three letters, all other components of an application must be submitted via the gwu.jobs website.) Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.