Associate Professor II in American literature

Organisation/Company

University of Bergen

Department

Department of Foreign Languages

Research Field

Literature » American literature
Literature » Other
Cultural studies » American studies
Cultural studies » Other

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Other Positions

Application Deadline

7 May 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Country

Norway

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

7,5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

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Associate Professor II in American literature at the Department of Foreign Languages

We are seeking a motivated and academically strong candidate for a fixed-term position (secondary position, 20 %) as Associate Professor II in American literature at the Department of Foreign Languages. The fixed-term period is two years from commencement. The planned starting date is set to the 1 August 2026, or as agreed upon.  

Appointment to a position as Associate Professor II requires that the applicant holds a primary position of at least 50 percent with an employer other than the University of Bergen for the duration of the fixed-term period. 

About the Department

The Department of Foreign Languages offers nine study programmes: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Spanish Language and Latin American Studies, and German. Within these fields, research is conducted on languages, literatures, history/society, and didactics. The department has approximately sixty permanent academic staff members, about twenty PhD and postdoctoral positions, and eleven administrative employees. 

English is the largest subject area at the department, with fourteen permanent academic staff members and several PhD candidates. The positions are distributed across the disciplines of literature (American and British), linguistics, and didactics.

Work tasks

The person appointed to the position will be responsible for supervising master’s students writing their theses, as well as some examination work (written and oral assessment). Other academic and administrative duties may be assigned within the scope of the position’s workload.

The languages of instruction are English and Norwegian.

Qualifications and personal qualities

The applicant must have:   

• Research competence in English, in the field of literature or American studies, equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree.   
• Relevant professional experience from teaching in higher education
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Fluency in written and spoken Norwegian
• Experience from supervision of students at master’s level

It is an advantage to have:

• Expertise in English/American literature didactics
• Experience from research and/or teaching in the field of American literature and culture

Collaboration skills, communication skills, and the ability to engage students in the learning process will be emphasized. Personal qualities will be emphasized in the assessment of applicants.

The appointed candidate must comply with the applicable guidelines and regulations.   

We can offer

• A stimulating and professionally challenging work environment.
• Opportunities to build strong academic networks.
• A secure and flexible working environment with good welfare benefits .
• A gross annual salary of NOK 757 600-785 000 in a full-time position (code 1011). Further salary increases will be based on seniority in the position. A higher salary may be considered for particularly qualified applicants.
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund , which provides a secure occupational pension scheme, disability and survivor benefits, as well as access to favourable housing loans.   

How to apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Please follow the steps in the application process and include the following:  

• Under “Application text”: Write a description of your motivation for applying for the position. 
• Under “CV”, include: 
  • Personal details. 
  • Relevant experience and qualifications, fill in the parts which are relevant for you.
  • Language proficiency.
  • At least three referees. Referees who can assess your teaching and pedagogical qualifications will be particularly relevant.
• Under “Attachments”, upload the following as separate documents:
  • Teaching portfolio and reflection note. Follow this link for more information on and documentation of pedagogical qualifications.
  • Diplomas and transcripts documenting completed degrees (upload from the Diploma Registry (Vitnemålsportalen) or scanned versions of originals/certified copies of all diplomas from higher education) and relevant certificates.
  • A complete list of scientific publications with links to full text.
  • Up to five academic works to be considered in the evaluation

The application text, CV and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by a certified translation. Attachments must be in Word or PDF format and uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline. Please name all attachments clearly.  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. 

Further information about the appointment process is available here.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the programme coordinator for English literature, Associate Professor Astrid Haas at phone + 47 55 58 51 69, or e-mail astrid.haas@uib.no , or the coordinator for the entire English programme Associate Professor Bente Hannisdal, at phone + 47 55 58 31 23, or e-mail bente.hannisdal@uib.no . 

Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to the Faculty of Humanities at fakadm@hf.uib.no . 

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.   

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. 

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

About The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are four departments and four centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty  and departments.  

Questions about the position

Astrid Haas, Førsteamanuensis, +4755585169, astrid.haas@uib.no

Bente Hannisdal, Førsteamanuensis, +4755583123, bente.hannisdal@uib.no

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/299639/associate-professor-ii-in…

Research Field

Literature » American literature

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Literature » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Cultural studies » American studies

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Cultural studies » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Foreign Languages

Country

Norway

Geofield

City

Bergen

Website

https://www.uib.no/en/charterandcode

Street

Muséplassen 2

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