Applications are invited for the above post, tenable from 1 October 2010, or such later date as may be arranged. The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in the modern period of German language and literature and will provide academic leadership in promoting and sustaining research within the Faculty. The post-holder will be expected to create and maintain contacts with departments of German in the UK and internationally, and to contribute broadly to undergraduate and graduate teaching, through lectures, seminars, and graduate supervision.
A non-stipendiary fellowship at The Queen's College is attached to the Professorship.
Applications (ten copies, or one only from overseas candidates), naming three persons who have agreed to act as referees on this occasion, should be received not later than 7 September 2009, by Dr Gwen Booth, Personnel Officer, Senior Appointments, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD, or by email to professorships@admin.ox.ac.uk. The further particulars may be found at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/, and may also be obtained from Mrs Elaine Eastgate (tel. 01865 280189).
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