These two appointments are for candidates with research and teaching expertise in any area of German literary, cultural or sociolinguistic studies, though specialists in any historical period from the medieval period on will be considered. The Department would particularly welcome applications from specialists in medieval literature, language and culture; in sociolinguistics; or in any area of contemporary German literary or cultural studies, including digital media, performance, visual culture, or medical humanities.

For an informal discussion of the post please contact Professor Erica Carter, Department of German ([log in to unmask]).

The successful candidates will be members of the German Department. They will have an excellent record of research in their specialist areas, as well as proven ability to contribute to the teaching and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in German. The appointees will contribute to the Department's language teaching, and provide pastoral support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

For an application pack please email [log in to unmask] All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number A7/AAG/171/12-JM.

Closing date: 1^st April 2012

Interview date provisionally scheduled for:  May 9 & 10 2012