Jette Gindner

Jette Gindner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Germanic Studies at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, holding a Ph.D. in German Studies from Cornell University. She teaches specialized courses in German cinema, literature, and critical theory across multiple departments.

Her research centers on German-language literature, culture, film, and media from the 19th to 21st centuries, with concentrated expertise in contemporary German literature, digital literature, new media culture, and cross-media phenomena. This interdisciplinary work bridges historical analysis with modern digital humanities approaches.

Education:

• Ph.D. in German Studies, Cornell University

Key appointments include cross-listed courses in German Studies (GSD), German (GER), Comparative Literature (C L), Sociology (SOC), and Radio-Television-Film (RTF), demonstrating her integrative academic profile within the humanities.