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British Association for American Studies ☰

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The studentship is tenable for up to 3…

The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full time [subject to satisfactory progress]. There will be a full fees and maintenance grant paid at UKRI rates – £4,600 pa fees & £16,062 pa maintenance grant. 2/6

PHD OPPORTUNITY ALERT – Applications are invited for…

PHD OPPORTUNITY ALERT – Applications are invited for a Creative Practice PhD (via MPhil) studentship at the UCLAN Research Centre in Migration, Diaspora and Exile in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies at the University of Central Lancashire. 1/6

Interested in hearing about the types of #careers…

Interested in hearing about the types of #careers & #opportunities open to those in American Studies? Looking for advice on moving from student-life to professional employment? Check out the BAAS American Studies Career Webinar—June 15th—sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-studies-career-webinar-tickets-337339089297

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Slightly late, but the @PulitzerPrizes for 2022 were…

Slightly late, but the @PulitzerPrizes for 2022 were revealed a few days ago. Some further information about the winners and finalists for Fiction, Non-Fiction, etc. https://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-year #AmericanLetters #AmericanLiterature #Fiction #Nonfiction #Journalism

Strong showing for young American literary talent in…

Strong showing for young American literary talent in the 2022 @dylanthomprize @SwanseaUni #AmericanLiterature #C21Lit

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/may/12/debut-novelist-wins-20000-dylan-thomas-prize-for-no-one-is-talking-about-this

**CORRECTION** – Closing date is 1st June. **

**CORRECTION** – Closing date is 1st June. **

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Applications close at 5pm on 6th June 2022,…

Applications close at 5pm on 6th June 2022, and successful candidate would be in post for September 2022. Details/Applications: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/4147/?utm_medium=jobshare 5/5

@HOTCUS @AHAhistorians @BAAS_pgs @BAASUSSO @OfficialBAAS @Branch19th #EarlyCareer #Fellowship #AcademicJobs #Historians

Key Criteria (2): * Evidence of commitment to/potential…

Key Criteria (2):

* Evidence of commitment to/potential for excellent in-person, online and distance learning

* Ability to design and deliver course materials and assess student performance

* Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods 4/5

Key Criteria (1): * A PhD in US…

Key Criteria (1):

* A PhD in US History, awarded no earlier than 2018

* Internationally world-leading/excellent publication(s), published or accepted/forthcoming, on US history (3* /4* REF)

* Evidence of commitment to/potential for, excellent undergrad & postgrad teaching, 3/5

The role is primarily a research post but…

The role is primarily a research post but with opportunities for developing skills in course design, organisation & large-group lecturing. 2/5