Northumbria University’s American Studies Early Career Visiting Scholarship American Studies at Northumbria University is offering a short Early Career Visiting Scholarship during Semester 2, 2017-2018. This Scholarship forms part of Northumbria’s American Studies program. The successful candidate will have been awarded (within the last 3 years) a PhD in any aspect of American culture, history, or literature, but will not yet hold a permanent full-time academic post. The Visiting Scholar will have a growing research profile and teaching experience and will be able to demonstrate exceptional promise in their chosen field. We welcome applicants with research interests in any aspect of American Studies, but particularly in U.S. politics and/or race and race relations. The deadline is 13 November. During their 2-day visit, successful applicants will: Deliver a research presentation to the American Studies Research Seminar. Lead a workshop on theory or methodology for Northumbria postgraduate students working in the arts, humanities […]

Full time/Fixed term. The Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities at UEA is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Humanities and Widening Participation Academic Officer. The role focuses on the development and delivery of University and school-based outreach academic sessions on and off campus and of support within the School. The role holder will act as a champion for Outreach and Widening Participation within the Institute. The post holder will also work closely with the Higher Education Champions as part of the National Collaborative Outreach project to raise awareness of the Foundation Year programme amongst partner 6th forms. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching at Post-16 and/or undergraduate level and will have an understanding of retention and transition in a wider HE or student lifecycle context. This new post is available from 1 January 2018 on a full-time, fixed-term basis for eighteen months. This appointment will be subject to […]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - 2018-19 UK FULBRIGHT AWARDS NOW OPEN! The 2018-19 Fulbright awards competition for British citizens is now open. The deadline for applications is Monday 6 November 2017 at 5pm GMT. The Fulbright Awards Programme offers generous funding to undertake study, research and/or teaching in the US. In addition to their academic strength, Fulbright Postgraduates and Scholars have a commitment to promoting peace and cultural understanding between the US and UK. They demonstrate leadership and initiative both within and outside of their professions and show a curiosity to learn about other cultures. They serve as cultural ambassadors furthering the Fulbright mission in their host country and in their home communities when they return. For our Postgraduate awards we accept applications for study at Masters or PhD level. For our Scholar awards we accept applications from individuals at any stage of their academic career from early career postdoctoral students to Senior Lecturers and […]