German Language Lecturer
GERMAN LECTURER
The Department of German at Princeton University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach German language courses during the 2026-2027 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for one or more years. In exceptional cases, an appointment may be made at the rank of Senior Lecturer.
The Lecturer will teach within the four-semester German language sequence. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, additional responsibilities may include leading language sections, leading precepts, training and supervising graduate student teaching assistants, teaching courses outside of the language sequence, and participating in course and curriculum design.
Appointment duty time will be 12 hours per semester, and the position is expected to begin on September 1, 2026. Princeton University offers competitive salary and employee benefits, and Lecturers are eligible for promotion to Senior Lecturer if they have demonstrated exemplary accomplishments.
To apply:
For fullest consideration, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by March 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until any final decisions are made.
Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how the candidate has approached the courses they have taught in the past and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed based on curricular need. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No letters of recommendation are required at this time.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.
Lecturer: $81,700-$90,000, Senior Lecturer: $94,000-$105,000
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. required.
Prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
Native or near-native fluency in German.
Proven experience teaching German at a university level.
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