W 3 - Professorship for the History of Great Britain and North America (18th-20th centuries)

The subject area is to be represented in teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities are divided equally between the History courses in the Department of Social Sciences (BA, MA and teacher training courses) and the English/American Studies courses in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies (BA, MA and teacher training courses). The English and American Studies courses at the Department of Social Sciences are taught in English.

In research, cooperation with other subject areas and the research focuses of both departments, in particular History, is encouraged. Special familiarity with cultural-historical issues in the history of Great Britain and the history of North America is required.

Outstanding publication achievements and experience in acquiring third-party funding are expected. In the promotion of young academics, cooperation in the area of structured doctoral training is expected. The duties also include participation in academic self-administration.

The recruitment requirements and performance requirements in accordance with §§ 61, 62 of the Hessian Higher Education Act apply. The position is open-ended.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Jörn Lamla (Tel.: 0561 /804 -2185, e-mail: lamla@uni-kassel.de).

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The University of Kassel is highly interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It therefore promotes the compatibility of partnership and family with professional development through its Dual Career Service and its Family Welcome Service. One of the University of Kassel's strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preference. Applications should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen@uni-kassel.de, quoting the reference number, also in electronic form.