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Job Description:

The Department of German and Russian Studies at Binghamton University invites applications for a full-time lecturer in German beginning in Fall 2026 for an appointment of up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. A Ph.D. in hand (in German Studies, German Applied Linguistics, or a related field) is required at the time of appointment. We are especially interested in applicants with a research profile or substantive experience in second language acquisition.

The teaching load for this position is 3/3, with typically two preparations per semester. We seek candidates with native or near-native proficiency in German, proven records of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and expertise in current approaches to second language learning and teaching. The successful applicant will be prepared to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced German language courses, as well as courses in English in their area of expertise. We are especially interested in applicants who will be able to contribute to program-building, outreach, and curricular growth in the context of a vibrant, interdisciplinary German studies program.

The department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off from their professional trajectory, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia. We are especially interested in applicants who view teaching and research as areas to promote diversity and perspectives that are underrepresented in higher education. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in German Studies, German Applied Linguistics, or a related field by August 17, 2026
• Speak and write fluently in German and English
• Experience teaching German at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive teaching experience at the college level (3+ years)
• Research profile or substantive experience in second language acquisition

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194910

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Two recent student evaluations of teaching
• Contact information for three professional references

Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates whose applications advance in the selection process.

Applications received by January 5, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. We anticipate that first-round interviews will be conducted over Zoom in late January, with second-round interviews taking place early in the spring semester.