About the role
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).