Mountain West HERC

The Department of Modern Languages at Ursinus College invites applications for one or more part-time teaching positions in German language and literature/culture for the Fall 2026 semester. We encourage applications from instructors capable of teaching at any or all levels of German from elementary to advanced. 

Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in German and English. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a master’s degree or higher and have experience in teaching college-level German.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information for two references. For evidence of teaching effectiveness, you may submit such materials as student evaluations or a teaching observation report. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled.  

For more information about Ursinus College and the Department of Modern Languages, please visit: https://www.ursinus.edu/academics/modern-languages/.  For questions specific to this position, please contact Professor Mizenko, the acting chair of the department, at mmizenko@ursinus.edu

About Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.

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