The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide
range of degree programs. With more than 200 years of history, about 31.500 students, 700 professors and over
7.000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s
leading universities and has been awarded the title Excellence University.
The Department of English, American and Celtic Studies is looking for a permanent position as of 01.10.2025
Research Employee (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) (100%)
The transdisciplinary North American Studies program at the Institute of English, American and Celtic Studies at
the University of Bonn is dedicated to teaching and research about the USA and Canada as cultural, political and
economic systems. It offers the MA program North American Studies, cooperates with other disciplines in the BA
English Studies and BA of Education English, and regularly organizes extracurricular events such as a lecture series,
panel discussions, and symposia.
Your responsibilities:
- Teaching with a focus on fundamentals and methods of economics, as well as various
areas of economics, including the economic history and economic development
and policy of North America (USA and Canada) (BA and MA level) (8 semester periods
per week (SWS)), - Examination procedures in all the above-mentioned degree programs,
- Research activities,
- Cooperation in transdisciplinary projects of the North American Studies program,
- Responsibility for administrative tasks within the NAS.
Your qualifications:
- A university degree with a doctorate and further publications (ideally equivalent
to German Habilitation) in economics or a related discipline, - Teaching experience in the fundamentals of micro- and macroeconomics as well
in other areas of study within the field of economics, - Expertise in the economic history and economic development and policy of North
America (USA and Canada) and in current transdisciplinary research questions and
methodological discussions, - Experience in transdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations,
- Very good written and spoken English skills (the language of instruction for the degree
programs is English), - International collaborative networks.
We offer:
- A varied and challenging position with one of the biggest employers in the area,
- An inspirational and motivating work atmosphere,
- Sufficient time for your own research,
- Small, highly motivated study groups,
- An exciting, challenging, team-oriented position in teaching, research, and scientific
management, - 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: 8 hours per week (100%),
- Total work load: approx. 39,50 hours per week (100%).
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.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, list
of publications, a research and teaching concept (3 pages max.), a list of courses taught, the results of recent
teaching evaluations, and relevant certificates) with the application code 3.2/25/16 by 13 July 2025 – in one
single pdf file – to the North American Studies Program: office.nas@uni-bonn.de.
For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Sabine N. Meyer (sabine.meyer@uni-bonn.de).