Professor (W2) for English Literature, 18th Century to the Present

11 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Department

Faculty of Language

Research Field

Language sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

10 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2025

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

The Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin seeks to appoint a

Professor (W2) for English Literature, 18th Century to the Present

to be filled by 01.10.2025.

The professorship is expected to represent the field of English Literary Studies from the 18th to the 21st century in research and teaching. Expertise in literary theory is expected, as well as two distinct historical foci in the time period stated above, with one focus in the 18th or 19th century. Applicants should have a recognizable interest in cultural-historical contexts as well as an interest in comparative literary perspectives (and a willingness to teach in the MA European Literatures in addition to other courses).

The successful candidate is expected to have an internationally recognized research profile as evidenced by relevant publications and experience in securing third-party funding. International research collaborations and a commitment to international student exchange are crucial requirements for the professorship.

Responsibilities include teaching in all relevant degree courses (BA Englisch, MA English Literatures, Master of Education, MA European Literatures) and involvement in academic governance. Active participation in the further expansion of the Department’s teaching and research profile and a willingness to engage in intra- and interdisciplinary networking within the Faculty, including new third-party funding initiatives, are expected.

The applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the `Berliner Hochschulgesetz`.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. International applicants are welcome. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. A good working knowledge of German is desirable. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration.

Please send your application until 10-05-2024, and quoting the reference number PR/007/24 to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dean of Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities, Prof. Stefan Kipf, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany or preferably via e-mail in pdf file to: berufungen.sprachlit@hu‑berlin.de . Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

Data protection information on the processing of your personal data in the context of the tender and selection procedure can be found on the homepage of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: https://hu.berlin/DSGVO .

Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote , which gives you access to the legally binding German version.

Requirements

Research Field

Language sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Country

Germany

City

Berlin

Postal Code

10117

Street

Unter den Linden 6

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Berlin

City

Berlin

Website

https://www.hu-berlin.de/de

Street

Unter den Linden 6

Postal Code

10099

STATUS: EXPIRED