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Assistant Professor in Swedish Literature at Ghent University, Belgium

The Department of Literary Studies offers a fulltime tenure position (resulting in a permanent appointment after five years, if successful) in the field of Swedish Literature, to start on 1 September 2020. Deadline for application: 18 February 2020.

The assistant professor will perform research in Swedish literature, teach courses in Swedish literature and supervise BA papers and MA dissertations as well as take part in the internal and external service provision of the Department of Literary Studies. Approximately half of the work load consists of research activities; teaching and academic services constitute the other half.

Candidates should hold a PhD-degree in literary studies (or equivalent), have conducted academic research in the field of Swedish Literature and have at least two years of postdoctoral experience on 1 September 2020.

Further details and information on how to apply can be found here and in the attached pdf. For information regarding this vacancy, you can contact me: Mara Santi (tel. +32(0)9 264 40 43 or e-mailMara.Santi@UGent.be), or the coordinator of the Swedish section: Daan Vandenhaute (tel. +32(0)9 264 36 42 or e-mail Daan.Vandenhaute@UGent.be).