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Job: Teaching Fellow in American Studies, Fixed Term (University of Hull)

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 […]

Eccles Centre Summer Scholars Series: Selling Black History/About Trauma

Centre for Conservation, Foyle Room British Library

Summer Scholars When Mondays and Fridays from 4 July - 26 August, 12.30-14.00 Where Check individual listing for room location Price Free, no booking required The Eccles Centre sponsors numerous Visiting Fellowships and Postgraduate Research Awards each year. The Summer Scholars programme highlights the work that they have done during their residency in the British Library, bringing the latest research related to the North Americas collections to a public audience. Selling Black History: from Margins to Mainstream James West examines the content of EBONY magazine as a case study into the production, dissemination and marketisation of popular black history during the second half of the twentieth century. About Trauma - Constructing Medical Narratives of the Vietnam War Nicole Cassie examines how medical Vietnam veterans have engaged with the evolving psychological and social understanding of post-war trauma. It also explores why they often identify as 'resilient' as opposed to 'traumatised,' despite […]

Job: Junior Research Fellowship in 20th Century British or American Fiction or Literary Journalism (Worcester College, University of Oxford)

Worcester College Oxford is pleased to announce a new fixed-term Research Fellowship arising from generous benefactions. The Steven Isenberg Junior Research Fellowship in 20th Century British or American Fiction or Literary Journalism is a 3-year position, commencing on 1 October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Fellow will receive a stipend of £22,030 per annum with live-in accommodation to a value of £8,000 per annum if required. The main duty will be to pursue research in the specified field, leading to publication and other forms of dissemination. The person appointed will have the skills and experience to do so at an advanced level, as evidenced by a strong academic record of graduate research, experience in conference presentation and potential for high-level publication. Candidates should have completed a doctorate in the past three years or be submitting their thesis by 30 September 2016. Application deadline is 12 August 2016. www.worc.ox.ac.uk/jobs/kadas-senior-research-fellowship-geopolitics […]