Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor*in) with a focus on Anglophone Literatures and Cultures (W1 with Tenure Track to W3 LBesG) (f/m/d)

Trier University conducts socially important research and teaching at the cutting edge: with a strong focus on digitalization, interdisciplinarity, and diversity. Our research focus is on people and their relationship to society, law, the economy, and the environment. With currently around 11,000 students and around 2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a lively academic life and an open-minded working culture offer many opportunities for implementing groundbreaking research projects and up-to-date teaching.

The Faculty of Language, Literature and Media Studies invites applications for a tenured appointment in the field of English Studies as

Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessorin/Juniorprofessor) with a focus on Anglophone Literatures and Cultures (W1 with Tenure Track to W3 LBesG) (f/m/d)

starting 1^st of October 2024.

The successful applicant will represent the above-mentioned area of expertise in both research and teaching. This tenure-track position is open to early-career researchers who demonstrate an extraordinary potential for an academic career.

As the English Department intends to strengthen its focus on Global Anglophone Literatures and Cultures, applicants are expected to demonstrate a research focus not only in British literature and culture but also in postcolonial Anglophone literatures and cultures beyond Great Britain and North America (e.g., in African, Asian, Australian, New Zealand, or Caribbean literatures). Applicants are expected to develop a further research focus in Anglophone Media before tenure is conferred (e.g. in film, TV, streaming, digital media). We expect the successful applicant to represent the area of Anglophone literatures, cultures and media in its historical depth and regional variety upon receiving tenure. We expect an excellent PhD degree with a relevant focus.

Tasks attendant to the position include research, teaching, and taking exams in the English department’s degree programmes—particularly the teaching programmes (“of Education”) and specialized degrees (“of Arts”)—as well as participation in academic self-administration. Additionally, we expect the successful applicant to be involved in the interdisciplinary work of Trier University’s research clusters and centers (e.g., the Center for Postcolonial and Gender Studies, the Trier Center for American Studies, the Trier Center for Canadian Studies).

The official tasks result from the Higher Education Act of Rhineland-Palatinate (§ 48 HochSchG – Higher Education Act). Applicants must meet the general employment requirements according to public services law and the Higher Education Act of Rhineland-Palatinate (§ 54 HochSchG). We expect the ability to teach classes in German.

The employment term (limited term with civil service status) will generally run for six years. After three years and not later than the end of the fourth year of employment, an interim evaluation will be conducted. This evaluation is to give an orientation with regard to the standard of performance in teaching and research. After a final successful evaluation as Assistant Professor after six years, and provided the general requirements are fulfilled, the candidate will qualify for appointment to a tenured full professorship (W3). We refer to § 50 (5) 5 and 6 HochSchG – Higher Education Act in this context.

The State of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University are committed to the intensive personal mentoring of students and, therefore, expect the regular presence of teaching staff at the University. Trier University aims to increase the quota of women in research and teaching, and encourages female academics to apply. Disabled candidates with appropriate qualifications will be given priority (§ 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX).

Applicants must submit the application documents (curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, list of publications, a brief research exposé, a list of classes taught) electronically to the Dean of Faculty II of Trier University, Prof. Dr. Andreas Regelsberger, 54286 Trier at dekanatfb2@uni-trier.de in a single pdf document by 28. April 2024. For further information on the processing of your personal data, please refer to our privacy policy.

Applications should be submitted in a single pdf file until 28^st April 2024.

Direct applications via e-mail to:

dekanatfb2@uni-trier.de

Universität Trier, Dean of Faculty II

Prof. Dr. Andreas Regelsberger

54286 Trier

Contact

Prof. Dr. Andrea Sand, Head of the Department of English Studies

Mail: gfangl@uni-trier.de

www.uni-trier.de