Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of German

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What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours each in fall and spring semesters of topical courses in German I, II, and III, and other German electives, in addition to Colloquium, student advising, or other service requirements. German electives that match the candidate's specialty are possible. Student needs and teacher experience determine the final course load.

• Teach a colloquium course or be assigned a service duty each semester.

• Hold approximately 10 office hours per week.

• Provide professional service through various Outreach programs of the Indiana Academy. Engaging in scholarly activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in German combined with a demonstrated expert level of linguistic skill and fluency in German. A Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Education, and a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis or concentration in German are acceptable.

• Previous teaching experience at the secondary or undergraduate collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in German.

• Significant previous teaching experience at the secondary or undergraduate collegiate level.

• Qualified to teach courses in other languages or English as a second language.

How to apply:

For inquires about this position, please contact: Heather Myers; hlmyers@bsu.edu(765)285-7457

Please follow the upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting application documents listed below. Only complete applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents, will be considered. Please do not use the Autofill feature for the resume.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Teaching Statement
• The option to upload your transcript is available. Original, official transcripts from the issuing institution reflecting the highest degree earned are required at the time of hire (even if your degree is from Ball State University).

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

Salary Range: $57,000 - $61,000

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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