Associate Professor in modern/contemporary English-language literature

Updated: over 2 years ago
Deadline: 01 Nov 2021

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About the job

A full-time, permanent position as Associate Professor in modern/contemporary English-language literature is available with the English section of the Department of Language and Literature (ISL), NTNU, with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2022. The English section currently has 21 permanent employees within three broad areas of specialization—linguistics, literature, and cultural studies—of which six are permanent staff in literature studies.  The literature group of the section is actively engaged in individual and collaborative research projects, and is involved in local and wider networks which cross disciplinary and linguistic boundaries.  It offers Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD education in campus-based programs , and offers continuing education credits in an active distance program. Both campus and distance programs are grounded in research-based teaching.


Currently, literature studies within the English section concentrate primarily on British 18th - and 19th-century literature and culture, and North American 19th- through 21st-century literature and culture, with an emphasis on book history and print culture; digital humanities; environmental humanities; transnational studies, rights, and migration; gender studies and critical theory; adaptation studies; theater history; life writing; speculative fiction; poetry; and archival work and development of the archive.

A broad spectrum of students pursue literary studies in Trondheim, with a significant number following the 5-year Language studies with Teacher Education Program.  The themes and issues addressed within Anglophone literature play an important role in the national teaching plan for English at the secondary school level.  The literature courses are also part of the English 1-year (årsstudium), BA, and Master’s degree programs, as well as the European Studies programs.



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