Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages

  • University of Delaware
  • United States, DE
  • Jul 10, 2026
Part-time
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    Job Description:

    Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Position in German

    Estimated Pay: This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited position. Rate of pay is based on level of education: https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/humanresources/payroll/resources/suppay/2026spring/

    Location: UD Main Campus – Newark, DE

    Position Specific Details:

    This is an open and continuous posting for potential adjunct positions. The successful candidate must be available for in-person instruction. Days and times will vary according to the needs of the department each semester.

    Qualifications and Responsibilities:

    • MA in German Language, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, or Second Language Acquisition & Teaching (Ph.D. preferred).
    • Native or near-native fluency in German and English (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).
    • Experience teaching college-level German in the US. The core responsibilities of this position involve teaching introductory, intermediate, or advanced German-language classes.

    Candidates should be:

    • Familiar with current best practices in second language acquisition & pedagogical methods, national and state standards, and intercultural competence.
    • Experienced with using technology to foster student learning.
    • Committed to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment.
    • Able to work with students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning styles.
    • Willing to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes.

    Note: Adjunct instructors are also expected to hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.

    Application Materials:

    • A formal letter of application
    • CV
    • Contact information for references who can speak to your teaching experience
    • Unofficial transcript from highest degree.

    After an initial interview, additional materials may be requested such as course evaluations, teaching philosophy, and language certification (ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1).







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