University Lecturer in Contemporary History, Jacobs University (Bremen, Germany)
For those readers still on the job market, despair ye not – many positions continue to be advertised on the European market well into the spring. Here's one such example, a three-year Lecturer position at Jacobs University, a private, state-accredited, English-language research university in Bremen, Germany with more than 1,300 students from over 100 nations studying on a residential campus. Here's the call for applications:
University Lecturer (f/m) in Contemporary History Job ID JU-16-21 (full-time, limited to three years)
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising student projects, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and teaching 6 courses per academic year in the undergraduate and graduate programs focusing on international relations, history and politics. The successful candidate should be able to teach in the fields of:
- Contemporary European History (since the late 18th century)
- Economic and Social History/History of Globalization
- Global/International History International Political History (since the 19th century)
Qualifications:
- PhD degree in History
- Thorough skills and teaching experience in the above mentioned fields
- Responsible, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as on a team
- Fluent in English, the language of instruction and communication on campus
- A regional specialization beyond Europe would also be of interest
The application should include a single PDF attachment containing a letter of motivation, copies of certificates and diplomas, curriculum vitae, a record of teaching, and the names and addresses of two referees. This attachment should be included in an e-mail addressed to Ms. Elisabeth Peper, at job-application@jacobs-university.de. "Please indicate Job ID JU-16-21 in your correspondence," notes the call for applicants.
The position itself begins on September 1, 2016, and the review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Good luck!