Position overview Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100–$132,900 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: September 3, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59pm
(Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of German at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of German, with a focus on modern literature and/or applied language
studies. This position entails broad competence in German-language literature in its historical depth and formal complexity. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including introductory and German-taught courses for the major. The appointee will also advise undergraduates and graduates, supervise student research, develop a successful and original research program,
and provide service contributions. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the department’s diverse and inclusive community through their research, teaching, and service. We encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives to higher education. At Berkeley, faculty have many opportunities for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and cooperation. Many faculty are affiliated with centers,
programs, and other departments across campus. As a top public research university and a California institution, Berkeley is committed to creating an environment in which faculty and students of all backgrounds can thrive. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career
paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: New Senate Faculty | Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare About the Department: The Department of German at UC Berkeley is known for pioneering cross-disciplinary research and a
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