Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Delaware invites applications for an ongoing pool of adjunct faculty positions to teach German language courses on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory, intermediate, or advanced German-language classes.
- 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.
- Hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.
Requirements
- 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.
We Offer
- Temporary, part-time, non-benefited position.
- Rate of pay is based on level of education.
About the Company
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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).
Application Deadline
Applications close: Aug 10 2026 Eastern Daylight Time