Doctoral Scholarships at Freie Universität Berlin

Posted on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by Miranda Corcoran

The Graduate School of North American Studies
at Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for
its three-year doctoral program.
Applicants must have a completed degree (M.A. or
equivalent) with above average grades in one of the
following or related fields:
American/Canadian Cultural Studies, American/
Canadian Literature, Economics, History, Political
Science, Sociology

– 2 DAAD scholarships of €1,300 EUR per month
plus health insurance for international
applicants with a duration of up to four years
– 2 GSNAS doctoral scholarships of €1,450
per month for a period of one year
(core curriculum).

In addition, doctoral memberships/affiliations
(Promotionsplätze) are available for candidates
who have already obtained external PhD funding.
Self-funded dissertations are not possible.

Deadline for applications: January 31, 2025
Further information on the application process
and our doctoral program can be obtained at:
www.gsnas.fu-berlin.de/en

Job – Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in American Studies, at US Studies Center at the University of Sydney

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Sarah McCreedy

The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney currently invites applications for an open-rank appointment in American Studies. We recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and strongly support a culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from women, people of all ages and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability, refugees, and veterans.

To learn more about the mission of the United States Studies Centre please visit our website. To learn more about this opportunity, please review the full job advertisement.

In this exciting role your key responsibilities will be to:

contribute to outstanding educational design, delivery, and outcomes within the Centre’s teaching programs
apply scholarship and knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice to inform innovative educational practice in and beyond the discipline of American Studies
undertake independent research with the aim of securing grant funding and publishing peer-reviewed work that meets the standards of the Centre and University
contribute to a positive workplace culture within the Centre and University
contribute to educational and administrative activities of the Centre and University
engage with the media and undertake outreach activities related to your educational practice.

To be successful in this role you will need:

a PhD in American Studies or any related discipline (including but not limited to Anthropology, Art History, Business, Critical Ethnic Studies, English, Education, Economics, Gender Studies, Film Studies, History, Media and Communication, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy, Sociology)
teaching experience at tertiary level in American Studies or a cognate discipline
demonstrated track record for excellence in research and teaching, including recognition of achieving outstanding student outcomes
an ambitious and achievable three-year research plan
experience with a diverse student body, including local, career-change and international students
a commitment to teamwork in curriculum development and other areas of academic administration
experience working in a collegial and effective manner with colleagues at department, faculty, and University level, as well as with external stakeholders
evidence of your ability to undertake independent or participate in collaborative scholarly projects with demonstrated impact
a demonstrated capacity for engagement in outreach activities in American Studies or US history, politics, economics, or culture (e.g., public talks, debates, and media commentary).

Desirable for appointment is:

a scholarly teaching profile in gender studies, in social, economic, or environmental history, or in critical ethnic studies
a capacity to collaborate and teach across faculties, including with Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Law, or Engineering
experience in a multidisciplinary American studies environment.

Please indicate in your application materials whether you would like to be considered for appointment as Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C). The successful candidate will hold an ongoing appointment in the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Remuneration package: Base salary of 120k to 150k + 17% superannuation based on candidate’s experience.

Job – Teaching Assistant in English, University of Limerick (10 month fixed term contract)

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Sarah McCreedy

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is a research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.

With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

School of English, Irish, and Communication

Teaching Assistant in English – 10 month fixed term contract

Salary: €34,273 p.a. pro rata

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: www.ul.ie/hrvacancies

“A Teaching Assistant post in the University of Limerick operates as a training contract. Applications will only be considered from individuals who have not already received two Teaching Assistant contracts.”

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 12^th June 2023.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Further information can be found here.

Call for IAAS Social Media Officer

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Sarah McCreedy

IAAS Social Media Officer

The Irish Association for American Studies is expanding year by year, hosting international events and attracting members far beyond the island of Ireland. We are currently seeking a social media officer to assist with running our Social Media accounts and updating our website regularly.

We regret that the role is unpaid, although comes with benefits. None of our committee members are paid for their work for the IAAS.

The IAAS is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity, and welcomes applications from minority and under-represented groups.

The Social Media Officer:

The social media officer will ideally be a current postgraduate student and member of the IAAS. The idea behind the position is to give members an opportunity to get more involved in the Association
The officer will ideally have experience with running social media accounts, websites, and platforms such as WordPress and Canva

Responsibilities:

(We also welcome suggestions from the officer with regard to improvements for the website, as well as feedback on their role as it progresses)

Liaise directly with the IAAS secretary
Co-design, publish and promote (using Canva) the IAAS newsletter
Post relevant news items on iaas.ie, Twitter, and Facebook groups (the officer will not be expected to perform any major site maintenance)
Check relevant job sites for American Studies vacancies and post details accordingly

Commitments/requirements:

No more than 1-2 hours of work per week
No travel is involved
The initial term for the role is 12 months, renewable. (Re-appointment cannot be guaranteed.)

Benefits:

Free access to all IAAS events, including conferences and symposia
Build a research network of Americanists and work with a friendly and dedicated team
Enhance your professional development and CV

To express your interest, please send a one-page cover letter and brief C.V. to the IAAS Secretary, Sarah McCreedy, at info@iaas.ie.

Irish Journal of American Studies Positions

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Sarah McCreedy

The Irish Journal of American Studies (IJAS Online) is seeking to fill two positions:

Co-Editor-in-Chief
Marketing & Reviews Editor

The Irish Journal of American Studies is an internationally respected, peer-reviewed, open access journal. It is the official journal of the Irish Association for American Studies (the all-Ireland scholarly association for the study of the United States and the Americas), and has published since 1992. It currently publishes issues annually at http://ijas.iaas.ie/ featuring articles, reviews and interviews on topics including history, literature, film, art, music, media, and politics. The previous Editor-in-Chief David Coughlan is stepping down, with the previous Marketing & Reviews Editor Tim Groenland moving to the position of Editor-in-Chief.

The journal is seeking a candidate to share the Editorship as well as a new Marketing & Reviews Editor. Both posts will run for three years, with the possibility of renewal. The roles are briefly outlined below, and we hope to fill both by September 2021; we anticipate a handover period, provisionally scheduled for the final weeks of August. Excellent editorial, organisational and communication skills are essential for both posts. An interest in academic publishing and research expertise in American Studies are also essential.

No salary is available for either role, as the journal is entirely volunteer-run. The nature of scholarly publishing means that the work will not be distributed evenly throughout the year, but we estimate that the Co-Editor-in Chief role will require a commitment of 2 hours per week, with the Marketing & Reviews Editor requiring 1 hour per week. The role also comes with a non-executive position on the IAAS committee, and the Editor-in-Chief is thus expected to attend the four committee meetings each year; attendance can be alternated between the Co-Editors.

The IJAS is committed to equity and inclusion, and we encourage expressions of interest from under-represented groups. Both roles will require regular consultation and coordination with the wider editorial team, but possibilities for role-sharing may be considered in the case of the Marketing & Reviews Editor position so as to accommodate varying responsibilities and workloads.

To apply, please send the following to irishjournalofamericanstudies@gmail.com by midnight on August 12^th, 2021:

One-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, and experience
CV

Please direct any informal enquiries to the same address.

Outline of Roles:

Co-Editor-in-Chief

Working with Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr Tim Groenland to bring articles to publication;
- identifying peer reviewers (with the assistance of the Editorial Board), liaising with reviewers, synthesising reviewer reports
- Communicating with authors, working with authors on copy-edits, managing submission and revision deadlines
- Publishing to the IJAS Online platform; formatting according to journal guidelines, sourcing suitable images, adapting content to WordPress requirements as needed
Maintaining and improving access to the journal;
- Managing the journal’s website http://ijas.iaas.ie/ (e.g. updating menus and lists of Books for Review)
- Preparing content for (and communicating with) JSTOR, formatting articles for print
Planning future issues and strategy in collaboration with Dr Groenland and the IJAS Editorial Board (a diverse supporting network of Americanist scholars in Ireland and beyond)
Mentoring early-career writing

Marketing & Reviews Editor

Commissioning reviews, liaising with reviewers and publishers of books available for review, managing deadlines and review schedules
Preparing reviews for publication;
- Editing, communicating with authors on approval for changes
- Copy-editing and formatting reviews, liaising with the Co-Editors-in-Chief on publication
Marketing:
- Liaising with IAAS Secretary to promote new articles & reviews in newsletter, and with American Studies conference organisers as well as local departments where appropriate to advertise the journal
- Managing the journal’s social media account(s) (Twitter, at present)

JOB: Lecturer in American Modernist Literature at Newcastle University

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Sarah McCreedy

The role
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer in American Modernist literature (Teaching and Scholarship). You will have a PhD (in hand) in a relevant subject area and proven experience in teaching American literature of the first half of the twentieth century to undergraduate students. An expertise in literatures of the Black Atlantic and/or African American literature is desirable.

You’ll be expected to convene a third-year (sole-taught) module in American Modernist literature, contribute teaching to the second-year team-taught module “Modernisms”, and to teach on first-year and MA modules in the area. You’ll also be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate independent work. A record of high-quality research-led teaching in the period is essential.

This post is fixed-term for 12 months and the start date is expected to be 1st September 2021. Find out more here.

JOB: TWO-YEAR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW IN 19TH-CENTURY US HISTORY

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 by Suchismita Dattagupta

The Rothermere American Institute and Mansfield College are seeking to recruit a Junior Research Fellow in Nineteenth-century United States History. The post is fixed-term for two years.

It is an opportunity for an early career historian to develop their own research and publications while also working with Professor Adam Smith to develop a new collaborative research project with a strong potential for external funding. The Research Fellow will have expertise related to the problem of political legitimacy in the nineteenth-century United States. Their research interests may include: the language, ideas or practice of politics; the intellectual history of the concept of political legitimacy; legal history; insurrections, riots and rebellions; or comparative or transnational perspectives on American political development. The Research Fellow will organise a seminar series at the RAI on a theme connected to their own research while contributing more generally to the academic life of the Institute.

Alongside a completed, or close to completion, doctorate in a relevant subject, some undergraduate teaching experience and specialist knowledge in the areas of research specified, the Junior Research Fellow will have the ability to manage their own academic research and will have a least one research publication. Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a proven track record of working with others are essential to the role, as is the ability to contribute ideas for a new research project. Experience of writing grant applications will be an advantage.

Deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 23 April 2021.

See here for more details.

JOB: TEACHING ASSISTANT IN ENGLISH SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Suchismita Dattagupta

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of English, Irish and Communication is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant in English, specializing in American literature. The duration of the contract is limited to 10 months and will run from 1 September 2021 to 30 June 2022. However, it may be renewed for one further period only, not exceeding 10 months. They will report to the Head of the Department.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to undergraduate and MA teaching in English literature in the area of American literature. Interested candidates must have a Doctoral degree (level 10NFQ) in English or related discipline from an accredited research university, on a topic related to American literature. They should have a minimum of one year’s experience in teaching literature at college/university level with at least one peer-reviewed publication. Applicants must confirm that they are currently eligible to work in Ireland. Applications by candidates who are not eligible to work in Ireland unfortunately cannot be processed.

The School of English, Irish and Communication is a large and vibrant unit within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and plays a vital role in promoting quality research, teaching, and learning at the University of Limerick.

See here for further details and to apply.

Job: Lecturer in Literatures and Cultures of the Black Atlantic, King’s College London

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Catherine Gander

Job Description

The Department of English wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Literatures and Cultures of the Black Atlantic whose research specialism falls within the period from the abolition of slavery to Black Lives Matter. The appointment will run from 1 September 2021. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and research with potential for future grant capture. We are particularly interested in candidates with specialisms in African-American, black British or Caribbean writing. In the first year of the post, teaching is likely to include the following modules: ‘Reading Poetry’, ‘US Slavery and the Literary Imagination’, ‘Intellectuals of the Black Atlantic’ and other teaching in American and modern literature. Hereafter, the postholder will be encouraged to develop Undergraduate and MA modules relating to their own areas of specialism. The postholder will also play a full part in pastoral care as a personal tutor, in administration and dissertation supervision. They will be responsible to the Head of Department.

Our ambition is to work together to create a more inclusive environment at King’s and in the English Department. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups with protected characteristics that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Equality Act.

See

here

for further details and to apply.