Department of Culture and Language invites applications for a part-time lecturer (ekstern lektor) in American history starting on the 1st of January, 2026. The position is a three year position. The part-time lecturer is expected to teach various courses in American history in the American Studies program.

The qualification requirement for a part-time lecturer is a completed master's degree. In addition, employment as a part-time lecturer requires either:

• Relevant practical experience at a high level, which has not been obtained through academic employment at a university or

• A main academic position at another university

Part-time lecturer 

The employment takes place in accordance with a collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at universities and the provisions for the position of External Lecturer, as described herein. 

An application must include:

• Application letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Diplomas/Certificates

• Teaching portfolio

• List of publications 

The University wishes our staff to reflect on the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Contact information

For further information, please contact vice-head of department Kristine Kjærsgaard kristinek@sdu.dk

For questions related to CV, diplomas etc., please contact dvip@sdu.dk

Conditions of employment
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

Application deadline 1th November 2025 at 23.59

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SDU was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark, but is present also in Kolding, Sønderborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen.