The Department of German Studies in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-eligible (TE) in-person position beginning in August 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Language Program Director (LPD). A Ph.D. in hand is required at time of appointment in German linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or a closely related field. We are especially interested in someone with both a scholarly and practical expertise in language program development/supervision/evaluation and language pedagogy and assessment.

The successful candidate will be qualified to direct the first two years of language instruction which includes in person, hybrid, and online courses; supervise graduate student instructors and oversee the implementation and innovation of the curriculum; teach German undergraduate and graduate-level courses as well as general education courses in all modalities (in-person, hybrid and online) and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Candidates must have an active research agenda and provide evidence and/or promise of scholarly achievement, demonstrated excellence in teaching German language classes, and a commitment to recruit students to the language program as well as undergraduate and graduate programs. Superior proficiency in German and English is required.

Review of candidates will begin on November 14, 2025.

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• Direct the language program in German.
• Teach 2 courses per academic year (this includes 1 course reduction per semester for the direction of the language program).
• Teach general education courses, courses for the undergraduate major in German, and graduate courses for Master students in German Studies and PhD students in Transcultural German Studies.
• Supervise graduate student instructors teaching in the language program.
• Organize and lead graduate student instructor orientation and regular meetings.
• Maintain curricular cohesion through alignment and assessment of course sequences, outcomes, and objectives.
• Periodically review and update the curriculum, student learning outcomes (SLOs), and assessments.
• Select material for classes in the language program, in accordance with SLOs.
• Maintain an active research agenda and record of publication commensurate with a Research I institution.
• Contribute to University initiatives to foster a community of belonging and excellence, enhancing student engagement and student mentoring.
• Actively recruit and assist in recruiting German Studies majors and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, college and university service.
• Participate in Departmental and College-wide activities such as Meet your Major Fair, Study Abroad Fair, Language Fair, Convocation, Welcome Back Receptions, Homecoming, Commencement, and the Tucson Humanities Festival.
• Potentially contribute to the Department's study abroad programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to teach a variety of German undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Ph.D. in German applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or a closely related field.
• Evidence or promise of scholarly achievement aligned with the expectations of a Research 1 university.
• Superior proficiency in German and English.
• Demonstrated excellence and experience in teaching collegiate German language courses (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online).
• Demonstrated experience or interest in innovative language program curriculum development and course design.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in language acquisition, teaching and pedagogy.
• Experience recruiting undergraduate German majors and graduate students.

• Experience assisting with or directing/coordinating a language program.
• Experience with technology for language teaching/learning and online/hybrid instruction.
• Experience with assessment and testing in language programs and interest in teaching a graduate course on assessment.
• Experience with oral proficiency assessment.
• Experience writing grants to obtain internal and external funding.
• A record of successfully recruiting undergraduate students.
• Experience and/or interest in contributing to summer study abroad programs.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2 pages maximum)
• Statement of Recruitment of Undergraduate Majors Philosophy (2 pages maximum)
• 2 syllabi (1 undergraduate, 1 graduate, combined in one attachment)
• 2 teaching evaluations combined in one attachment
• Writing sample (in German or English)

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