German Language Instructor

Université Dalhousie

Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia, which is home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted historical African Canadian community, and an increasingly diverse population. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is a dynamic body of students, faculty, and staff arranged into upwards of twenty programs and departments, many offering graduate degrees.

The Dalhousie University German Department invites applications for a one-year 100% full-time limited-term appointment (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) at the rank of Instructor in German language and culture. The Instructor will teach introductory and advanced language and culture courses, including Confronting Fascism. The workload is equivalent to eight 3-credit-hour classes over a one-year period, including two 3-credit-hour classes in the summer term of 2025/2026.

Applicants are preferably expected to hold a PhD in German or a related field, such as comparative linguistics or language pedagogy. Applicants with an MA degree will also be considered on an individual basis. Native or native-equivalent command of German and English and expertise in teaching the German language at the undergraduate level are required. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and administrative skills, as well as a commitment to fostering student engagement.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three academic referees.

The deadline for applications is June 19, 2025. All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” through https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18848. This position is subject to budgetary approval. This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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