What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of German position at University of Notre Dame?
The Department of German, Slavic, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of German. This is a tenure-track position to commence with the Fall Semester 2027.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment, will possess experience teaching both German language and literature/culture classes, and will demonstrate potential to make significant scholarly contributions to the field of German Studies. The teaching load for this position will be 2/2, and will include language classes, as well as courses on literary and cultural topics taught in German and in English. The Department of German, Slavic, and Eurasian Studies strives to offer its students an experience similar to that found at selective liberal arts colleges. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the communal life of the department and to contribute widely to the liberal arts curriculum at Notre Dame. Interdisciplinary interests in both research and pedagogy are welcome.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and CV by October 5, 2026. Longlist candidates will be invited to submit three confidential letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and a scholarly writing sample (maximum of circa 10,000 words). Before applying, candidates are encouraged to consult the department website (https://germanandslavic.nd.edu/) and the university mission statement (https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/). Questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. CJ Jones (they/them), Professor of German Studies, at cjones23@nd.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment, will possess experience teaching both German language and literature/culture classes, and will demonstrate potential to make significant scholarly contributions to the field of German Studies. The teaching load for this position will be 2/2, and will include language classes, as well as courses on literary and cultural topics taught in German and in English. The Department of German, Slavic, and Eurasian Studies strives to offer its students an experience similar to that found at selective liberal arts colleges. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the communal life of the department and to contribute widely to the liberal arts curriculum at Notre Dame. Interdisciplinary interests in both research and pedagogy are welcome.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and CV by October 5, 2026. Longlist candidates will be invited to submit three confidential letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and a scholarly writing sample (maximum of circa 10,000 words). Before applying, candidates are encouraged to consult the department website (https://germanandslavic.nd.edu/) and the university mission statement (https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/). Questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. CJ Jones (they/them), Professor of German Studies, at cjones23@nd.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.