Assistant Professor vacatures in Groningen

Assistant Professor in Modern English Literature and Culture

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor in Modern English Literature and Culture

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Modern English Literature and Culture. The successful candidate will be a member of the Modern English Literature and Culture chair group, a self-contained teaching and research unit. The division between teaching/admin and research is 60/40. An ability to teach contemporary literature, creative writing and/or publishing and book studies is an advantage. We look for a colleague who will bring new elements to our curriculum that will appeal to students.

Faculty of

Apply no later than: 30 March 2026 23:59 Dutch local time

1 FTE

€4.728 - €6.433

Assistant Professor in Modern English Literature and Culture

https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/assistant-professor-in-modern-english-literature-and-culture-1718/?langlang=en

What are you going to do?

Teaching

Research

The successful candidate is expected to contribute outstanding research in their specialist area while also attracting PhD talent, develop their own innovative research and funding plans, communicate their research and societal impact. Also, to foster interdisciplinary research at the Faculty of and beyond, in alignment with the Faculty's and University's strategic plans, and to be trained in modern Humanities methodologies. An ability to generate funding opportunities and cooperation with the creative sector is a plus. Research in the field of Modern English Literature and Culture is housed in the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) which comprises five research centres with a strong inter- and multidisciplinary community. Our Faculty currently hosts the Netherlands Research School for Literary Studies (OSL) which is responsible for all postgraduate disciplinary training in literary studies.

Administration

The successful candidate is expected to perform administrative duties to support the provision of our BA and MA teaching programmes. This includes, but is not limited to, committee and outreach work.

The Assistant Professor will:

• Devise and teach English literature courses at BA and MA levels. They may also contribute to the Faculty's BA in European Languages and Cultures, or the two-year Research Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies (ReMA AMLS).
• Conduct research in the field of Anglophone literature and culture (contemporary and/or publishing and/or creative writing).
• Co-supervise PhD students.
• If appropriate, apply for external research funding.
• Fulfil organisational roles within the English programmes and the Faculty of .

Faculty of

Closing date: 30 March 2026

€4.728 - €6.433

Who are you?

You have:

• A PhD degree in English Literature or a closely related field.
• Proven ability in academic research, demonstrated by a combination of the following: publications in leading international journals; a monograph or collection with an academic press; successful funding applications.
• Demonstrable success as a dedicated teacher.
• If not yet in hand, a willingness to acquire the Dutch university teaching qualification (BKO), for which training is available.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable organisational competencies.
• The ability to collaborate in teaching and research.
• In case of employment exceeding 12 months: the willingness to learn Dutch at least to the B2 level of the https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages (for which language classes are available).
• Residence in or near Groningen after appointment.

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 4.728 up to a maximum of € 6.433 (schaal 11) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• We offer an employment contract for a period of one year. A possible extension is among the options.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of is a large and dynamic faculty located in the heart of the city of Groningen. More than 5,500 students and 900 staff work every day at the frontiers of knowledge. The Faculty offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with 16 Bachelor's programmes and over 40 Master's programmes. With its strong international orientation, the Faculty conducts research in fields including archaeology, cultural studies, history, international relations, journalism, literature, and linguistics. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of , visit rug.nl/let .

Programme

The BA English Language and Culture programme and the MA Literary Studies are staffed by teachers housed in three chair groups: the chair group in Medieval English Literature and Culture, in Modern English Literature and Culture, and in English Linguistics. The English unit is the oldest in The Netherlands and a decade ago, Groningen's English BA and MA programmes were the first in the country to switch entirely to English-language instruction and assessment. We are a well-established unit with solid student enrolment at both BA and MA levels and a collegial, productive work environment with research and teaching collaborations between colleagues specializing in language skills, linguistics and literature.

Application procedure

Step 1: Your application

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.

Step 2: Selection

The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.

Step 3: First interview

We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

Step 4: Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.

Step 5: Terms of employment meeting

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A writing sample (a peer-reviewed article, or a publication).
• Copies of relevant academic diplomas, and especially the PhD certificate (or proof for the submission and approval of the PhD thesis).
• Contact information of two academic referees. Referees will only be contacted at the stage of short-listing.