Departmental Lecturer in German

Contract type

Fixed term (1 year) from 01 October 2025 to 31 August 2026.

About the role

This post is to cover the absence of the substantive postholder, who is on research leave. The post is available until 31 August 2026.

The post will involve advanced teaching and academic research in German. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of German within the Sub-Faculty of German by offering 16 hours of lectures or seminars per year (to be determined in consultation with the Sub-Faculty, but drawing on the appointee’s expertise). They will also be responsible for providing undergraduate tuition in German language and literature at Exeter, Merton, and Pembroke Colleges, and playing a part in running Modern Languages in the Colleges.

About you

You will be a committed and intellectually rigorous scholar with a strong academic background in German language, literature, and culture, ideally encompassing the period from the late eighteenth century to the present. You will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, with the ability to deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials to a high standard across a range of core and optional papers. You will be capable of teaching translation both from and into German. You will also possess the pastoral sensitivity and organisational acumen required to support students’ academic progress and wellbeing. A collaborative approach to working with colleagues, including in the context of undergraduate admissions and course administration

You will have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be committed to high-quality teaching and student support, and be prepared to work collaboratively across colleges. Teaching materials will be provided to support the preparation of courses, especially in early modern literature.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the 'Apply' button above, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience.

For further details, please click the 'Apply' button above to refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 30 May 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting will take place 02 June 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 16 June 2025.

Please quote Vacancy ID 179361 on all correspondence.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

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