The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) is a non-state university under church sponsorship, recognized by the Free State of Bavaria. We are distinguished by excellent research, international orientation, outstanding teaching, and ideal study conditions. With eight faculties, we offer a wide range of academic disciplines to our 5,000 students. We employ 900 staff members of various religious and ideological backgrounds. Based on a Christian view of humanity, KU is a committed university that promotes a culture of academic and educational responsibility.
The Professorship of English Literary Studies at the KU Faculty of Languages and Literatures invites applications for a part-time position (65%) as
research associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d))
to be filled by the earliest possible starting date, initially for a limited period of four years (with possibility for extension). The place of work shall be Eichstätt. The successful candidate will be employed in a private-law employment relationship, in which case remuneration will be according to pay grade E 13 TV-L provided that the requirements are met.
This position offers the opportunity for further academic qualification. Pursuing a doctoral degree or, preferably, a habilitation is strongly preferred.
Your tasks
- Independent research in English literary and cultural studies with the aim of further developing your own research profile, preferably at postdoctoral level
- Active participation in the research projects of the professorship
- Active support for applications for external funding
- Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative research projects
- Planning and delivering teaching modules totaling 3.25 SWS (teaching hours)
- Supervising final-year dissertations and conducting written and oral examinations (e.g. in teacher-training programs with a component in English studies)
- Contributing to the development and enhancement of the course program
- Supporting the interdisciplinary and international networking activities of the professorship, including conferences and publications
- Participating in academic self-governance
Your profile
- A successfully completed academic Master’s degree in English Studies or a comparable subject (preferably with a dissertation written in English)
- A completed PhD in this field (also written in English) is desirable
- Proven, outstanding expertise in one or more of the following areas: Environmental Humanities; Medical Humanities; Affect Studies; Literature, History of Philosophy and Science; Digital Humanities or Critical AI Studies
- Broad knowledge of the literary and cultural history of the British Isles, as well as of literary and cultural theory
- A Fluent command of both spoken and written English and German
- Experience in teaching at university level (certificates in higher education pedagogy are an advantage)
- Experience with administrative or organizational tasks, or a willingness to take over such tasks
- Ability to work in a team
Our offer
- Interesting and versatile range of responsibilities and tasks
- An attractive, team-oriented work environment, as well as access to an outstanding research infrastructure and a wide range of support services, particularly in areas such as sustainability, digitalization, and equality and diversity
- Excellent conditions for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking among doctoral students and postdocs
- A diverse academic environment with a personal atmosphere
- Excellent 1:10 staff-to-student ratio with intensive personalized support for students, research-based teaching and learning, and the development of values through the promotion of social responsibility
- Broad range of internal and external professional development and continuing education offers
- Welfare benefits in the public service
- Mobility and transport benefits (e.g. Jobticket (employer-subsidized public transport pass)
- Health Management and University Sports
- Family-friendly conditions