The Faculty of Arts of the University of Bonn is seeking to fill the position of a

Schlegel Professorship (W 3) for Romance Philology/
Literary and Cultural Studies
(with a focus on French)

at the Department of Classical and Romance Philology at the earliest opportunity.

A central component of the University of Bonn as part of its excellence strategy is the implementation of ‘Schlegel Professorships’. These aim to strengthen future-oriented areas in the faculties and represent the starting point for new third-party funded initiatives. With a view to this strategic role, the Faculty of Arts of the University of Bonn announces a “Schlegel Professorship” in the Department of Romance Studies. This is intended to sustainably strengthen the research performance of Romance Studies and, in addition, its thematic connectivity, in particular to the transdisciplinary research areas of the University of Bonn, “Individuals, Institutions and Societies” and “Past Worlds - Contemporary Issues. Cultures in Time and Space”. In this respect, the Faculty of Arts sees Romance Studies as one of its strategic potential areas. In order to achieve this goal, the “Schlegel Professorship” will have above-average funding.

We are looking for a person who is a leading representative of the discipline in its entire range in international research and teaching. In French-language literary and cultural studies, special expertise in the field of modernity to the present is required. Further research focused on other Romance literatures and cultures (mainly Italian) are expected.

Required are as well international and interdisciplinary teaching and research experience, experience in international science organization, the assumption of management functions in the newly established France Center (“CERC: Centre Ernst Robert Curtius”), the committed participation in the international and interdisciplinary teaching and research associations of the department of Romance Studies, participation in other faculty teaching and research initiatives and participation in the committees of academic self-government. Experience in the implementation of competitive third-party funded projects is also expected.

Requirements for applications are a relevant PhD as well as a Habilitation.

Prerequisites for employment are in accordance to Section 36 Higher Education Act NRW.

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university and has a dual career service. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to facilitate their careers. The University of Bonn, therefore, strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be dealt with in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

Applicants are requested to send their documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of courses taught, if available, course evaluations, copies of diplomas and certificates) to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Bonn (Am Hof 1, D-53113 Bonn) in electronic form (PDF file with max. 15 MB to philfak.berufungen@uni-bonn.de) by November 27^th, 2020.