Potsdam – Junior Fulbright Lectureship in American Studies

As of 2009/2010 the Potsdam – Junior Fulbright Lectureship in American Studies will be located at the University of Potsdam. This new special grant is meant as an opportunity for younger aspiring American Studies scholars in the US (about 3-5 years beyond the PhD or at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank) and comes as a result of a new cooperation between the University of Potsdam and the Fulbright program in order to enhance the strong American Studies Program in Potsdam.

ELIGIBILITY

Scholars in the field of American Studies, including social science, American history, culture, literature and related fields with a solid teaching (and research) record are invited to apply.

Prerequisites

• U.S. citizenship
• A high level of academic achievement
• Recognized teaching experience

DESCRIPTION

The Potsdam – Junior Fulbright Lectureship in American Studies is a new initiative to create an interesting position for a younger career oriented American scholar seeking international experience and willing to share American Scholarship and teaching methods.

The position will allow the recipient to teach two to three advanced courses (a maximum of 6 teaching hours per week) and use the research facilities of the host university and neighboring institutions.

For more information please visit: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/anglistik/

NUMBER OF GRANTS

One grant is available during each academic year. The preference is for an academic year grant (equals two teaching semesters) but a one-semester award beginning either September 2013 or March 2014 will also be considered.

GRANT BENEFITS

• Monthly stipend of Euro 2.050 (or 2,326 with spouse allowance) 
• Incidental allowance of Euro 500 per semester
• International travel for the grant holder (according to the Fulbright Commission guidelines)
• Contribution towards German language course, if applicable
• Orientation and mid-year meetings
• Health insurance
• A fully equipped office
• A student assistant
• Contribution towards housing in Potsdam
  
• Possibility of additional benefits for conferences in Potsdam and other professional activities.
• Outreach activities (lecturing opportunities at other German universities, etc.) 
  
• Administrative and academic support through the International Office of the University of Potsdam (by the Welcome Center of University of Potsdam) and the Department for American Studies and the Fulbright Commission in Berlin. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINES

The application deadline is August 1 for grants beginning in September of the following year.
Information and application material is available from the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).

For further information on Potsdam please contact
Professor Dr. Rüdiger Kunow, Email: rkunow@uni-potsdam.de
or the Fulbright Commission.

All applications will be reviewed by special selection committees, and grants are awarded in competition and subject on funds available.

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