Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

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

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

Professor (W2)

for American Literature and Culture with foci in Gender Studies and Intersectionality Studies

to be filled by 01. October 2025.

The professorship is expected to represent the full of scope of the field of American Literature and Culture in research and teaching. One core area in research and teaching should be American literary studies. Recognizable foci in research and teaching in Gender Studies (Feminist Studies, Queer Studies/Queer Theory, Masculinity Studies or Transgender Studies) and Intersectionality/Diversity are expected.

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, BA Amerikanistik, MA Amerikanistik und Master of Education) 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`.

The 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 by 10-05-2024 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 in electronic form in a single pdf file to berufungen.sprachlit@hu-berlin.de, quoting the reference number PR/008/24. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies 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.