Lecturer (m/f/d) (TV-L 13) for North American Studies | Political Science

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. With more than 200 years of history, about 31.500 students, 700 professors and over 6.000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s leading universities and has been awarded the title Excellence University.

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

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.

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.

Your qualifications:

• 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.

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%).

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

If you are interested in this position, please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, list of publications, a research and teaching concept (3 pages max.), a list of courses taught, the results of recent teaching evaluations, and relevant certificates) with the application code 2026/187 by August 31, 2026 – in one single pdf file – to the North American Studies Program: office.nas@uni-bonn.de.

For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Sabine N. Meyer (sabine.meyer@uni-bonn.de).