Professorship (W2) (6 years / tenure track) of English Literary Studies Focus on “Romanticism and the 18th Century”

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.

Institution: Faculty of Languages and Literatures Remuneration group: BesGr W2 Start date: October 1, 2027

Professorship (W2) (6 years / tenure track) of English Literary Studies Focus on “Romanticism and the 18th Century”

Applicants should represent the field of English Literary Studies in both research and teaching with a focus on Romanticism and the 18th century. Preferred research areas include, in particular, book studies (18th-century print culture, materiality), poetry studies, literary theory, connections between literature and the history of science, and methods of the Digital Humanities. A comparative perspective, for example on aspects of European classicism or European romanticism, is also welcome. Experience in the acquisition and implementation of third-party funded projects is desirable.

LMU Munich seeks to appoint a highly qualified junior academic to this professorship and, therefore, especially encourages early-career scholars to apply. Prerequisites for this position are a university degree and a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification. With an excellent record in research and teaching to date, prospective candidates will have demonstrated the potential for an outstanding academic career.

The initial appointment will be for six years. After a minimum of three years, it can be converted into a permanent position pending a positive evaluation of the candidate’s performance in research and teaching as well as his or her personal aptitude and if all legal conditions are met.

Under the terms of the “LMU Academic Career Program”, in exceptional cases and subject to outstanding performance in research and teaching, the position may be converted from a W2 into a W3 Full Professorship at a later date.

LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.

Contact

Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of teaching and publications to the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Literatures, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539 Munich, Germany), preferably by e-mail in one single PDF file to Apply Now, no later than December 4, 2026.