Graduate Assistant in modern English Literature

vor 2 Wochen

Lausanne, Schweiz Université de Lausanne Vollzeit
Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a full-time assistantship in modern English Literature in the English Department.

Job information

Expected start date in position: 1st August 2025
Contract length: One-year contract, followed by a two-year contract, renewable once only, for a total of five years maximum.
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

- 50% min. doctoral research (PhD thesis)
- 50% max. teaching and administration
The appointee will be expected to:

  • Conduct research (50% time) and complete a PhD thesis in the field of modern English Literature
  • Teach a first-year or BA-level course (2h/semester), under your supervisor’s direction, in English Composition and/or modern English Literature
  • Participate in administrative tasks and contribute to the life of the English Department
Your qualifications

The candidate should have an excellent MA degree in English Literature.
A one-page doctoral project in the field of modern English literature should be submitted with the application. Preference may be given to projects in the fields of early modern English poetry OR Scottish literature (any genre/period).
It is essential that the appointee has a keen interest in academic teaching.
Applicants should either already be proficient in French or willing to acquire French proficiency.
The ability to collaborate with other disciplines is an advantage.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Please contact Prof. Kirsten Stirling (E-Mail schreiben).

Your application

Deadline for applications: 14th April 2025
Applications should include: a curriculum vitae (including the names of 2 referees), a cover letter, a copy of your most recent university degree(s) or diplomas, a one-page outline of your doctoral project.
Please send your full application in pdf.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.

This short project description is simply a declaration of intention and should not be confused with the longer and more formal “Projet de these” (c. 10 pages) which is written during the first year of the assistantship and submitted to the dean’s office as part of the formal PhD registration process.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:

  • equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
  • ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
  • offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
  • supporting early career researchers.

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