Dozentur Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies ('postcolonial', 25%)

The University of Basel's Department of English at the Department of Languages and Literatures advertises the position of Lecturer in Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies ('postcolonial'; 25% Universitätsdozentur), to be filled by February 1, 2026.

Your position

The teaching load will be 4 hrs, i.e. 2 courses per term, and the lecturer will be expected to give lectures and teach proseminars and research seminars, to supervise MA theses and PhD theses, and to take over administrative duties as appropriate.

Your profile

The successful candidate will have a PhD and several years of post-doc experience in Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies (habilitationsäquivalente Leistungen) as well as an excellent teaching and research record in postcolonial studies, if possible with a focus on Africa and/or popular culture.

We offer you

You will work as part of a team in a vibrant and research-active department. The University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer. Salaries are according to the staff regulations and depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Application / Contact

Please apply via the university's e-recruiting tool until 27.05.2025, supplying a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications and a brief outline of current research projects.

We look forward to receipt of your complete online application.

4000 Basel