Assistant Professor in German Literature, Culture and History of the 'long' 20th Century [Temporary Cover]

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) seeks to appoint a full-time, temporary Assistant Professor in German literature, culture and history of the 'long' 20th century, from 16 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The vacancy has arisen as a result of an academic in the Faculty being appointed to the Headship of a College for a fixed period. The Section will provide career development and mentoring for the successful candidate and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusiveness.

Candidates will have relevant teaching experience, will have 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. An excellent command of German and English, spoken and written is essential.

We seek a scholar with interdisciplinary expertise in the literature, culture and history of the German-speaking countries from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Ability to teach and make connections beyond period and geographical boundaries is highly desirable, as is the ability to teach intellectual history. The successful applicant will be committed to teaching on the basis of textual material in German and able to synergise ideas on the form and the content of that material. They will have a willingness and ability to teach translation between German and English; a proven capacity and readiness to contribute to administrative duties; and an outstanding record of research and publication, relative to their career stage, with clear potential for further excellence.

We welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the School of Arts and Humanities Global Humanities strategic research strand.

This post is fixed-term for 4 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

For your application to be considered please submit the following:

• a covering letter
• a curriculum vitae including a list of publications
• the names and addresses of three referees who are familiar with your work. Please ask your referees to submit their references directly to references@mmll.cam.ac.uk by the closing date.

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 , questions after 5 July, please contact Prof Sarah Colvin at sjc269@cam.ac.uk . On questions of procedure, please contact the School HR team on MMLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk .

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Tuesday 15 July 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 28 July 2025, subject to change.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference GL46275 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background for this vacancy, as people from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at this level in our Faculty. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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