The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Hull seeks to appoint a temporary Teaching Fellow (80% FTE) in American Studies to cover a period of maternity leave (September 2016 – June 2017).

This appointment complements our existing provision in American history, literature and culture, and the successful candidate should be able to work in a team-based and interdisciplinary context.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive early-career scholar with a commitment to teaching and learning, to provide cover for a colleague on maternity leave.  The fellow will be expected to have interdisciplinary expertise in American historical and cultural studies, capable of delivering modules in recent cultural history, American prison culture and Mexican-American cultural history.

Closing date for applications is Saturday 13th August.  Interviews are likely to be held Monday 22nd August 2016.

Informal inquiries may be made to Dr David Eldridge (d.n.eldridge@hull.ac.uk).

For more information and to apply online go to https://jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FA0188