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Introduction

Presentation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer (2) in American Literature in the English Department.

Information

Expected start date in position : 1 February 2027

Contract length : Six-year contract, renewable

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

Teaching load of 8 hours per week (BA and MA level seminars).

Supervision of MA and PhD students, support for exams.
Individual research.
Participation in the research activities and administration of the Section.

Your qualifications

• PhD in American Literature or equivalent


• Academic teaching experience in the field of American literature – and ability to teach (and supervise MA theses in) a wide range of topics


• Proven research record in the field of American literature


• Strong expertise in Critical Theory, Black and/or Native American Studies and Eco-criticism, preferably with a strong background in 19th and 20th century literature including poetry


• Ability to teach a wide range of introductory and advanced American Studies seminars, from the colonial period to postmodernism


• Excellent links with international networks


• Strong organizing and administrative experience


• Ability to teach in English and function administratively in French

What the position offers you

Contact for further information

Please contact : Agnieszka Soltysik Monnet, Professor of American Literature : E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline for applications : 15 March 2026

Applications should include : a curriculum vitae (including the names of 2 referees), a cover letter, a brief presentation of your current and future research projects and a copy of your most recent university degree(s) or diplomas.

Please send your full application in PDF.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding

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