Lecturer in World Literatures in English

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd
Lecturer in World Literatures in English

Faculteit/Dienst:

Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Opleidingsniveau:Gepromoveerd
Functie type:Wetenschappelijk Personeel
Sluitingsdatum:26 June 2024
Vacaturenummer:13096 The full curriculum for the above-mentioned programmes can be found here: Study programme - Bachelor English Language and Culture and Master English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies).

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What are you going to do?

  • You will join the UvA English department, situated within the Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Cultures (MVTC), as a member of the teaching team for our BA and MA programmes. Your core duties will include leading weekly seminars, delivering lectures and supporting students via an online learning environment (Canvas). We will provide you with information and example teaching materials to aid your class planning, as well as a supportive and collegial environment in which to work.
  • You will teach within a curriculum that has already been developed, contribute to further improving education in the broad field of English Literature and identify opportunities for improvement. You can be deployed on a broad range of educational duties for the English Department. In addition, your educational duties may include supervising BA and MA theses, and contributing to innovations and improvements in the curriculum, such as designing or revising courses.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Teaching core and elective courses at BA and MA level;
- supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses;
- contributing to the improvement of education and identifying opportunities for improvement;
- making contributions to the development and implementation of improvements in didactics and/or content of the designated curriculum;
- staying up to date with the professional literature and integrating new research insights in teaching the designated curriculum;
- performing teaching-related administrative duties;
- potentially participating in committees and working groups.

What do you have to offer?

  • You are an experienced university teacher who is able to draw on current research debates and methods to inform your own teaching practice. You are able to enthuse and engage students, and are comfortable with creating and coordinating courses as well as teaching alongside colleagues on larger courses. You are capable of planning and delivering inspiring lectures, and are able to use an online learning environment to support your teaching practice. You are flexible in your approach and open to teaching beyond your immediate specialism.

Your experience and profile:

  • PhD in English Literature or a related field;
- experience with teaching on BA and MA English programmes at university level, specifically in the areas of world literature and postcolonial literature;
- experience with digital and audio-visual equipment;
- affinity with IT in academic education;
- team spirit and a willingness to participate in activities of the English Department;
- willing and able to cooperate in multidisciplinary projects;
- good administrative experience and skills;
- a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ), or willing to participate in the UTQ programme;
- good command of Dutch and English. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer the possibility to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II.

  • In addition to the above, experience in teaching nineteenthcentury English literature, introductory literature courses and/or academic writing in English will be beneficial.
    What can we offer you?
    What else do we offer?
- excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
- the opportunity to participate in the UTQ programme;
- the opportunity to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
- an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
- an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

About us

  • The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
  • The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.
    Questions?
  • If you have any questions about the position or the department, please contact during office hours:
  • Prof. Barnita Bagchi, Literature Chair and Chair of the Selection Committee-
  • covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (2 pages max.);
  • detailed CV including relevant experience and publication

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