Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

15 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck

Department

Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture

Research Field

Cultural studies » American studies

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

18 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40 hours per week

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Start date/duration

• 01.02.2025
• for 6 years, possibility of a qualification agreement

Job profile:

Postdoctoral Associate (40 hours/week), Department of American Studies, University of Innsbruck, starting February 1, 2025. The position is initially limited to six years. A qualification agreement may be offered. Upon successful fulfillment of the terms of this agreement a permanent position as associate professor will be offered.
Main duties:

• independent research in the field of North American literary and cultural studies
• implementation of a postdoc research project on the level of a Habilitation
• publications and conference activities at an international level
• raising third-party funding
• independent teaching of courses in the BA and MA study programs of English and American Studies as well as the teacher training program subject English
• (co-)supervision of student theses
• student supervision and mentoring
• participation in research projects of the department and in research networks of the university
• participation in administrative tasks 

Required qualifications: 

• completion of a doctorate (PhD) in the field of North American literary and cultural studies (with above-average results)
• in addition to the PhD thesis, academic publications in English in renowned peer-reviewed journals and conference papers
• research foci in the field of American Studies (with at least one in the area of literary studies)
• excellent didactic skills and university teaching experience
• relevant mobility experiences during or after the PhD phaseseveral months of relevant professional experience after the doctorate/PhD
• excellent language skills in English (C2 level)
• German language skills at least at B1 level with the willingness to acquire C1 level within two years
• experience in working with third-party funds (acquisition, management)
• strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team as well as a high degree of independence and organizational skillss
• social skills 

The following must be included in your application: 

• motivation letter
• CV
• all relevant academic certificates
• list of academic publications, conference papers, and courses taught
• description of a postdoc research project at the level of a Habilitation in the area of American Studies with a substantial focus on North America to be pursued at the University of Innsbruck (incl. time schedule, max. 10 pages)
• dissertation as PDF
• 2 journal articles and/or book chapters as PDF
• teaching concept and draft of a seminar plan for the compulsory module 13b of the BA curriculum English and American Studies

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14215

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at [email protected] .

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/

Additional comments
The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of American Studies

Country

Austria

City

Innsbruck

Postal Code

A-6020

Street

Innrain 52 d

Where to apply

Website

https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14215

Contact

City

Innsbruck

Street

Innrain 52 d

Postal Code

A-6020

STATUS: EXPIRED