Assistant Professor of German, Department of German & Russian (R0008836)

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of German and Russian invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of German, effective July 1, 2027.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in German Literature or a related field is required for the position, as is native or near-native fluency in German; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in German Literature and Culture, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in 21st-century literary and cultural production in area(s) of expertise such as but not limited to migration and transnationalism, environmental humanities, media studies, Jewish studies, or gender and sexuality studies, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth. The successful candidate will have prior experience as a primary classroom instructor and will be able to provide evidence of teaching excellence. Experience with study abroad programs is particularly welcome. In addition to regular teaching duties and an active research agenda, the candidate is expected to participate actively in the department's life, including extracurricular activities with students. Information about the department can be found here: https://germanrussian.wfu.edu/.

Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach courses in first- and second-year German language, as well as literature and culture classes in German and English at the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu. 

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research/scholarly inquiry, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations and comparative benchmarks). Please send Letters of Recommendation only upon request. Formal transcripts will be required before a hiring offer can be made. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before October 29, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Elena Clark, Chair of the Search Committee, at clarkep@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.  

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran
status.  

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation
to participate in the application or interview process, please contact
AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.