Teaching Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Germanic and Slavic Lang Lit - 311600
Posting Open Date
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004447
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2023

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures is committed to research and teaching at all levels in German, Russian and several other Germanic, Central European, and Slavic languages, literatures and cultures. One of the most vibrant departments of its kind in the nation, GSLL is closely linked with interdisciplinary centers including the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies, and with the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies. We are also home to the Carolina-Duke Graduate Program in German Studies, one of the country’s leading graduate programs in German.
Position Summary
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (http://gsll.unc.edu) is seeking a superior and innovative instructor of German with expertise in the teaching of beginning, intermediate and advanced German. This is a renewable fixed term Teaching Assistant Professor position with a one-year appointment to begin on July 1, 2023. The successful candidate will carry a full-time, 3/3 teaching load; duties will involve teaching and university service.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in German Studies or closely related field is required by July 1, 2023. Native or near-native proficiency in German and English is also required. Area of specialization in German is open. Expertise in the methods and technologies used for teaching elementary to advanced German at the collegiate level is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Familiarity with teaching German for professional purposes is welcome.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/251867 and upload:
1) a letter of application;
2) a CV;
3) a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages);
4) one sample syllabus for an advanced language course on, for example, German for professional purposes; and
5) the names, titles, and email addresses of at least four professional references.
References on institutional letterhead must be from recommenders at the level of Teaching Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer or higher. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.
Alternatively, applicants may send letters directly from Interfolio to: [email protected].
Questions should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Aleksandra Prica at: [email protected] .
Open until filled; review of applications will begin on April 14, 2023. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/251867

Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Aleksandra Prica - Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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