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Professor of American literature (open rank, 80-100%), University of Fribourg

The University of Fribourg is hiring a professor of American literature (open rank, 80-100%). The deadline for applications is 31 May 2024, the intended starting date is 1 August 2025. The full job add can be accessed here

Senior Assistantship in English Literary Studies 90% (University of Zurich)

The English Department of the University of Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral teaching and research position (Oberassistenz) in the field of English Literary Studies (British, North American and/or New Anglophone Literature and Culture) to start on 1 August 2024. This position is initially limited to three years, with the possibility of extension for a further three years. The position is open to candidates with a completed doctorate who are aiming for a Habilitation (or second book, the formal qualification for a professorship in the Swiss academic system).

The deadline for applications is 16 February 2024, the start date is 1 August 2024. For more details, see the full job ad here.

Study Advisor (90%) at the English Department, University of Zurich

The contract is 30% for an initial, five-month training period starting on 1 February 2024; on 1 August 2024, the contract will be permanently converted to 90%. The position is of interest to anyone looking for a career in university administration and, if qualifications allow, it includes the possibility of contributing to our teaching programs in English Literature or Linguistics. Candidates must hold a degree in English or a closely related subject and have an excellent command of both English and German.

More details are available here.

PhD-position (60%) in early modern English literature, University of Zurich

The University of Zurich is advertising a PhD-position (60%) in early modern English literature. The deadline for applications is 15 November. The job advertisment can be accessed here, and applications can be submitted under: https://jobs.uzh.ch/offene-stellen/phd-assistantship-in-early-english-literature/c8cc9a4f-0b10-4648-9a6b-8b7bdde0343b". 

University Lecturer in English Linguistics (100%, temporary, University of Bergen)

The University of Bergen is hiring a lecturer in English linguistics (100%) from 1 January to 31 December 2024. The full job advertisement can be accessed here.

Associate Professor in English Sociolinguistics (100%, NTNU Trondheim)

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Trondheim) is advertising an associate professorship in English sociolinguistics (100%) with a preferred starting date in August 2024. The full advertisement can be accessed here.

Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Postcolonial Literature in the English-Speaking World (100%, University of Geneva)

The University of Geneva is looking to fill the position of senior lecturer in contemporary postcolonial literature in the English-speaking world at the University of Geneva (deadline: 15 October). The complete advertisement can be accessed here.