Lecturer in English Linguistics (Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben)
Published on: 17.04.2025
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Department of English, American and Celtic Studies is currently seeking to employ a
Lecturer in English Linguistics (Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben) (100%)
The position will be available from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2027.
Department of English, American and Celtic Studies
Deadline:
18 May 2025
Reference number:
3.2/2025/14
Arbeitszeit:
Vollzeit
Starting date:
01 October 2025
Duration:
temporary
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
Your responsibilities
- Teaching in English linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate level (16 hours per week),
- Assessment, examining, administrative and pastoral responsibilities relating to the courses taught.
We offer
- A varied and challenging position with one of the biggest employers in the area,
- participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL),
- Access to the extensive university sports program,
- A salary based on the 13 TV-L scale,
- Teaching load: 16 hours per week (100%),
- Total work load: approx. 39,50 hours per week (100%).
Your qualifications
- PhD in English Linguistics,
- Experience in teaching English linguistics,
- Fluency in English, and fluency or near-fluency in German.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

