Lecturer (m/f/d) for North American Studies | Political Science

Published on: 01.07.2026

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.

The Department of English, American and Celtic Studies is looking for a fulltime and permanent position as of 01.04.2027

Lecturer (m/f/d) (TV-L 13)

for North American Studies | Political Science

Department of English, American and Celtic Studies

The transdisciplinary North American Studies Program (NAS) at the Institute of English, American and Celtic Studies at the University of Bonn is dedicated to teaching and research about the USA and Canada as cultural, political and economic systems. It offers the MA program North American Studies, cooperates with other disciplines in the BA English Studies and BA of Education English, and regularly organizes extracurricular events such as a lecture series, panel discussions, and symposia.

Deadline:

August 31, 2026

Reference number:

2026/187

Working time model:

full-time

Starting date:

from 1 April 2027

Duration:

permanent

Pay grade: TV-L EG 13

Applications to: office.nas@uni-bonn.de

Your responsibilities:

Teaching Political Science with a focus on the United States and Canada (in English) (BA and MA level) (12 SWS),
Examination procedures in all the above-mentioned degree programs,
Research activities,
Cooperation in transdisciplinary projects of the North American Studies program and with other research units at Bonn University that focus on Political Science,
Responsibility for administrative tasks within the NAS.

We offer

A varied and challenging position with one of the biggest employers in the area,
An inspirational and motivating work atmosphere,
Sufficient time for your own research,
Small, highly motivated study groups in a program conducted entirely in English,
An exciting, challenging, team-oriented position in teaching, research, and scientific management,
participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL),
Access to the extensive university sports program,
A salary based on the TV-L E 13 scale,
Teaching load: 12 SWS per week (100%),
Total work load: approx. 39,50 hours per week (100%).

Your profile

A university degree with a doctorate is required; a second book (Habilitation) or equivalent qualification at the time of appointment is desirable,
Teaching experience and research activities in the areas of transatlantic relations, foreign and/or domestic policy, and/or the historical development of the political system of the US and Canada; a particular interest in the areas of political cultures and comparative Political Science, as well as in current issues in transdisciplinary research and debates about methodology, is desired,
Experience in transdisciplinary teaching and cooperative research,
Very good written and spoken English skills (the language of instruction for the degree programs is English),
International collaborative networks.

Diversity and equal opportunity

The University of Bonn promotes an open, respectful, and non-discriminatory academic culture and is actively committed to equal opportunity and family friendliness. We aim to eliminate structural disadvantages and to strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applications from women and people with a documented severe disability (or equivalent status) will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act (LGG) NRW and Social Code (SGB) IX.