What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in German position at Inside Higher Ed?
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the Johns Hopkins University is seeking a passionate and innovative instructor in German to begin on July 1, 2026. This is a renewable fixed-term, non-tenure-track position in German with an initial one-year appointment.
The successful candidate will teach five courses per year within the German language curriculum, including courses at the intermediate level, reading and translation courses, and other courses as needed. In all courses, teaching approaches and materials should foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports diverse people and ideas.
In addition, the successful candidate will serve as the coordinator of the intermediate-level language sequence. This involves the setup of online learning platforms (Canvas), supervision and mentorship of graduate instructors throughout the academic year, conducting classroom observations, and preparing written observation reports.
To offer a coherent and stimulating curriculum, the lecturer in German will work in close collaboration with the language program director whenever needed. The successful candidate will also be involved in extracurricular activities to attract students to the study of German.
Qualifications
Minimum requirement for the position is a Master's degree in German Studies, Applied Linguistics with a German focus, or a closely related field. Native or near-native (C1-C2) proficiency in German and English is also required. A background in foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition as well as familiarity with German cultural studies and literature are essential, while experience with curriculum design, assessment, and digital technologies is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Applicants should send 1) a letter of application; 2) a CV; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages); 4) a sample syllabus for an intermediate-level language course; and 5) the names, titles, and email addresses of at least three professional references to Heiko ter Haseborg at hterhase@jhu.edu.
Open until filled; review of applications will begin as soon as they are received. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations at Johns Hopkins University for disabilities, medical conditions (including medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), accessibility, or religious reasons, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
Background Checks
After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate's conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.
Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
The successful candidate will teach five courses per year within the German language curriculum, including courses at the intermediate level, reading and translation courses, and other courses as needed. In all courses, teaching approaches and materials should foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports diverse people and ideas.
In addition, the successful candidate will serve as the coordinator of the intermediate-level language sequence. This involves the setup of online learning platforms (Canvas), supervision and mentorship of graduate instructors throughout the academic year, conducting classroom observations, and preparing written observation reports.
To offer a coherent and stimulating curriculum, the lecturer in German will work in close collaboration with the language program director whenever needed. The successful candidate will also be involved in extracurricular activities to attract students to the study of German.
Qualifications
Minimum requirement for the position is a Master's degree in German Studies, Applied Linguistics with a German focus, or a closely related field. Native or near-native (C1-C2) proficiency in German and English is also required. A background in foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition as well as familiarity with German cultural studies and literature are essential, while experience with curriculum design, assessment, and digital technologies is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Applicants should send 1) a letter of application; 2) a CV; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages); 4) a sample syllabus for an intermediate-level language course; and 5) the names, titles, and email addresses of at least three professional references to Heiko ter Haseborg at hterhase@jhu.edu.
Open until filled; review of applications will begin as soon as they are received. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations at Johns Hopkins University for disabilities, medical conditions (including medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), accessibility, or religious reasons, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
Background Checks
After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate's conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.
Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.