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Institut für Amerikanistik, Karl-Franzen-Universität Graz (A)

Bewerbungsschluss: 15. Juli 2015

Das Institut für Amerikanistik der Karl-Franzen-Universität Graz sucht eine/n Universitätsassitent/in ohne Doktoat (20 Stunden/Woche; befristet auf 4 Jahre; zu b esetzen ab 01. September 2015).

Aufgabenbereich:

• Eigenständige Forschungs- und Publikationstätigkeit sowie Mitarbeit bei Forschungsprojekten im Bereich „Amerikanistische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft“
• Lehre im Bereich „Nordamerikanische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft“
• Organisations- und Verwaltungstätigkeiten des Instituts und im Rahmen der Studierendenbetreuung

Fachliche Qualifikation:

• Abgeschlossenes Diplom- oder Magister/ra- oder Masterstudium der Anglistik/Amerikanistik mit Schwerpunkt Amerikanistik
• Hervorragende Kenntnisse in Nordamerikanischer Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft
• Kenntnisse in American Urban Studies und Anglophone Canadian Studies (wünschenswert)

Persönliche Anforderung:

• Soziale Kompetenz und Freude am Umgang mit Studierenden
• Hohe persönliche Motivation und wissenschaftliche Neugier
• Kommunikations- und Organisationsfähigkeit
• Teamfähigkeit

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The University of Bremen invites application for the position as Assistant Researcher/Professor within the field of Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Studies
(starting as soon as possible, limited until 31 October 2017 with the option of renewal)

Research Responsibilities:

• personal further qualification (completion of a qualification project)
• as well as supportive and proactive participation

• in the development and coordination of research projects
• in the organisation of guest lectures, conferences and other academic activities
• in the expansion of international research contacts
• in the acquisition of third-party funds

Teaching Responsibilities:

• independent teaching of seminars (2 seminars) in the field named above
• mentoring of seminar papers and examination theses in the Bachelor and Master programs of this faculty

Responsibilities in Academic Administration:

• participation in the management of Bachelor and Master programs
• committee work
• participation in the further development of Bachelor and Master programs

Requirements for employment:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of English, American or Anglophone Postcolonial Studies
• if possible, PhD degree in the fields of English, American or Anglophone Postcolonial Studies
• research focus in the field of Anglophone Postcolonial Studies (preferably in African Diaspora Studies or related research fields), in transnationality studies and latest culture theories
• pedagogical suitability.

The University of Bremen follows a diversity strategy. It strives to increase the number of women in the academy and strongly encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates. International applications and applications of academics with a migration background are explicitly welcome. Disabled persons with the same professional and personal qualifications will be given preference.

Please send your application including the usual documents (CV, certificates, teaching portfolio, list of publications [publications only on request], exposé of research project and, if applicable, of completed research projects) by June 15, 2015, citing the above-mentioned reference number, to:

Universität Bremen, Fachbereich 10, Prof. Dr. Kerstin Knopf, Postfach 330 440, 28334 Bremen.

Please send only copies of your application documents (no folders) as they cannot be sent back for financial reasons. Upon conclusion of the selection process these documents will be destroyed.

For further information please visit Job Vacancies at the University of Bremen or contact:

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Knopf
FB 10 – Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften
Universität Bremen
E-mail: kknopf(at)uni-bremen.de.

The Department of History of The University Of Winnipeg offers a 3-Year Term Position

The Department of History of the University of Winnipeg in partnership with the Winnipeg Art Gallery invites applications for a 3-year term position in the History of Indigenous Arts of North America at the rank of Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator beginning August 1st, 2015. Applications are encouraged from all research specialities.

A completed Ph.D. in the History of Art or related discipline is preferred, but ABDs will be considered. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to research, undergraduate teaching, and curatorial and museum work, particularly with contemporary Indigenous art. In addition to the academit requisites, a proven record in curatorial work with a regocnized museum or gallery is an asset.

Candidates should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, research sample, and teaching portfolio (including syllabi and course evaluations if applicable), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the Department. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 15th, 2015. The deadline for receipt of completed applications and references is May 30th, 2015. The search will continue until such time as the position is filled.

Applications, citing this posting, should be directed to:

Dr. Eliakim Sibanda, Chair
Department of History
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB. R3B 2E9
Canada

or be mailed to e.sibanda[at]uwinnipeg.ca

Canadian Studies Ph.D. program

The Canadian Studies Ph.D. program at Trent University is the first of its kind in Canada. It is designed for students interested in pursuing research in an interdisciplinary context. This program is offered jointly by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University in Peterborough (about 90 minutes from Toronto), and the School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. Please see the following link for more information about the program: http://www.trentu.ca/canadianstudiesphd/overview.php

Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies M.A. program

The Master’s programme in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies has established itself as the foremost program of its kind. With Canada as both a subject and context for inquiry, the MA areas of study include Canada in a global context; cultural heritage, literature, theory and the arts; environmental politics, policy and natural heritage; Aboriginal peoples; political economy, labour and community development; women and gender; identities and difference in Canada. Reflecting the breadth of the field itself, this multidisciplinary program draws upon the scholarly knowledge and expertise from the humanities, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields such as environmental studies and gender studies. Master’s students select between a twelve month course and research-based program, or a twenty-four month course and thesis-based option. Please see the following link for more information about the program: http://www.trentu.ca/canadianstudiesma/overview.php

Admissions deadline for the MA and PhD programs is February 1st, 2015. Details about admission are available on the Graduate Studies link on the Trent University website: http://www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies/howdoiapply.php

The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for 10 Doctoral Grants and 4 Postdoctoral Positions (E13, 75%), starting October 1, 2015.

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