Efacis Europa-Universität Flensburg is a vibrant and dynamic university in which interdisciplinary teamwork plays a prominent role. We work, teach and research for more equality, sustainability and diversity in educational processes and school systems, economy and society, culture and environment. EUF offers a cosmopolitan working environment that promotes intercultural understanding within a community of international engagement.
The Institute of Language, Literature and Media at Europa-Universität Flensburg announces the following vacancy to be filled by March 1, 2019:
Lecturer in English / Irish Studies
(50%, Salary Grade 13 TV-L)
This is a two-year position with a possibility for an extension.
Teaching duties include bachelor-level courses in English and Irish literature and cultural studies for the EUF English department, including exams. The teaching load is 8 SWS. Further duties include work for the editorial office of an international journal based at EUF as well as cooperation in administrative tasks.
Prerequisites include an outstanding degree (MA or comparable) with a focus in English/Irish literatures. Near-native speaker competence in English, experience in academic administration, teaching experience within universities, comprehensive knowledge of American literature and cultural studies, as well as experience in editorial work in the field of academic journals are also desirable.
Europa-Universität Flensburg seeks to promote employee diversity with respect to the biographies and competencies of its staff. Applications from persons with a migration background are explicitly welcomed. Severely disabled applicants with adequate qualifications will be given preference. The university also strives to obtain a balanced gender ratio in all occupational groups and especially encourages women with the appropriate qualifications to apply for this position. Among equally qualified applicants, women will be given preference.
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Birgit Däwes, Seminar for English and American Studies (birgit.daewes@uni-flensburg.de). Applications must be received by EUF no later than November 30, 2018. Kindly indicate the job reference number (031831) on your application and send it together with the usual supporting documents (cover letter, job and degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, and a description of your research, teaching and further relevant experience) to: Europa-Universität Flensburg, c/o Frau Alsen, persönlich/vertraulich, Reference Number 031831, Postfach 29 54, 24919 Flensburg, Germany. EUF expressly renounces the use of CV photographs and kindly asks applicants to refrain from providing one.
