Full-time assistantship in medieval English

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a full-time assistantship in medieval English in the English Department.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.08.2025    
Contract length : One-year contract, followed by two-year contract, renewable once only, for a total of five years maximum.
Activity rate : 100%    
Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

- 50% min. doctoral research (PhD thesis)
- 50% max. teaching and administration
The appointee will be expected to
•    Conduct research (50% time) and complete a PhD thesis in the field of medieval English
•    Teach a first-year or BA-level course (2h/semester) in medieval English, under the supervision of a teacher
•    Participate in administrative tasks and contribute to the life of the English Department

Your qualifications

The candidate should have graduated in English Literature and/or Medieval Studies with outstanding results.
A one-page doctoral project in the field of medieval English should be submitted with the application.
It is essential that that the appointee has a keen interest in academic teaching.
Applicants should either already be proficient in French or willing to acquire French proficiency.
The ability to collaborate with other disciplines is desired.     

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Please contact : Rory Critten, professor of medieval English (E-Mail schreiben)

Your application

Deadline for applications : 30 March 2025
Applications should include : a curriculum vitae (including the names of 2 referees), a cover letter, a copy of your most recent university degree(s) or diplomas, a one-page outline of your doctoral project*.
Please send your full application in pdf.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.

* This short project description is simply a declaration of intention and should not be confused with the longer and more formal “Projet de these” (c. 10 pages) which is written during the first year of the assistantship and submitted to the dean’s office as part of the formal PhD registration process.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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