Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages

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• Part-Time 1
• Staff 1

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• College of Arts & Sciences 1

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• Newark, DE 1

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Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages

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College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences

Work type: Staff, Part-Time

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors

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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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Applications close: Aug 10 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position Location Closes Adjunct Faculty Position in German, Department of Languages Newark, DE Aug 10 2026 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.

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