"Senior Lecturer in American Literature"

Job Title: full-time Senior Lecturer in American Literature

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.

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Presentation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer in American Literature in the English Department.

Information

• Expected start date in position: 1 February 2027
• Contract length: Six-year contract, renewable
• Activity rate: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

• Teaching load of 8 hours per week (BA and MA level seminars).
• Supervision of MA and PhD students, support for exams.
• Individual research.
• Participation in the research activities and administration of the Section.

Your qualifications

• PhD in American Literature or equivalent
• Academic teaching experience in the field of American literature, and ability to teach (and supervise MA theses in) a wide range of topics
• Proven research record in the field of American literature
• Strong expertise in Critical Theory, Black and/or Native American Studies and Eco-criticism, preferably with a strong background in 19th and 20th century literature including poetry
• Ability to teach a wide range of introductory and advanced American Studies seminars, from the colonial period to postmodernism
• Excellent links with international networks
• Strong organizing and administrative experience
• Ability to teach in English and function administratively in French

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. unil.ch/work

Contact for further information

Please contact: Agnieszka Soltysik Monnet, Professor of American Literature: agnieszka.soltysikmonnet@unil.ch

Your application

Deadline for applications: 20 April 2026

Applications should include: a curriculum vitae (including the names of 2 referees), a cover letter, a brief presentation of your current and future research projects and a copy of your most recent university degree(s) or diplomas.

Please send your full application in PDF.

Only applications sent through the UNIL website will be taken into account (click Apply button above to access).

We thank you for your understanding

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.

In order to increase the number of female teachers, applications from women are particularly encouraged.

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