Assistant Professor in Modern German Studies
1 week ago
Closing date: 09 February 2026 The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor in Modern German Studies from 1 September 2026. The Section will provide career development and mentoring for the successful candidate and is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Responsibilities The Assistant Professor will be a specialist in Modernism in the German-speaking world. They will be expected to contribute to the teaching and examining of the literature and culture of Modernism, and of modern literature and culture more broadly, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. They will also be a galvanising force for the teaching of Modernism in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics more generally; they will build teaching and research partnerships with other Faculties in Cambridge, especially English; and they will contribute actively to the Global Humanities initiative of the School of Arts and Humanities and other related strategic projects. The role includes a contribution to the administration of the German Section's activities and of those of the Faculty more broadly. We welcome applicants with a record of excellence in research, commensurate with career stage, and a strong trajectory. Qualifications Candidates will have relevant teaching experience, have successfully completed a PhD in a relevant field by the start date for the post and be able to demonstrate active, collegial engagement in research, teaching and outreach in German Studies and Modern and Medieval Languages more widely. An excellent command of both German and English is essential. For your application to be considered please ensure that you upload the following documents to your online application: A covering letter Your Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications and the names of three referees who are familiar with your work References will be requested for longlisted candidates in late February / early March 2026. Candidates should ensure that referees are able and willing to act at this point before naming them in their application. The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Monday 9 February 2026. It is expected that interviews will be on Friday 24 April 2026, subject to change. Prospective candidates are welcome to seek more information beyond the Further Particulars by contacting Dr Charlotte Lee, Director of German, at cll38@cam.ac.uk. On questions of procedure, please contact the Schools HR team on MLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. Please quote reference GP47292 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. £47,389 to £59,966 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr
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