The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Philosophy, Institute for Anglistik an Amerikanistik, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date:
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - American Studies
Start date as of 01.10.2026
Working hours part-time with 20 hours
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number W 59/2026
Limitation limited until 30.09.2029 Continuation of the employment relationship is envisaged.
Application time 2026-06-19
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Katja Höpfner
Phone number: 0381/498-1336
E-mail:
Department:
Prof. Dr. René Dietrich
Phone number: 0381/498-2586
E-mail:
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- research and publication activities in the field of American Studies, with particular emphasis on Native American and Indigenous Studies, Settler Colonial Studies, Decolonial Studies, and Environmental Humanities, with the aim of obtaining an academic qualification (doctoral degree)
- academic, research-based teaching amounting to 2 semester hours per week in the field of American Studies for the teacher-training programs in English and the B.A. programs in British/American Studies, with the aim of enabling students to conduct independent academic work
- designing, preparing, administering, and grading students’ academic performances in different exam formats
- contributing to the research areas of the Chair of American Studies and supporting the organization of academic events
- supporting the Chair and the Department of English Studies in academic and administrative matters
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master’s degree) in British/American Studies with a focus on American Studies with preferably good results
- confident command of English, both written and spoken
- knowledge of German is desirable; willingness to acquire or further develop German language skills is welcome
- compatibility with the research interests of the Chair is desirable (Native American and Indigenous Studies, Settler Colonial Studies, Decolonial Studies, Environmental Humanities)
- willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one’s own academic qualification
- teaching aptitude and the ability to work in a team
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you are already employed part-time at the university, we will check individually whether an increase in working hours is possible as a result of your application.
An increase in working hours to 30 hours per week after the first year of employment is envisaged.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 19.06.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
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