DAAD Lecturers at Institutes of Higher Education in the UK and Ireland
The DAAD supports about 400 lecturers in over 110 countries worldwide. Teaching and research fields are not only in German and European studies but also in German law, politics, and history. In the UK and Ireland, there are currently around 30 lecturers funded by the DAAD. In addition, there are three DAAD teaching assistants in Ireland.
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Julia Röder
University of Aberdeen, Department of German, School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
Taylor Building
Aberdeen AB24 3UB- E-Mail: aberdeen.abdn@daad-lektorat.de
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Dr. Jost-Henrik Morgenstern-Pomorski (Fachlektor - Politics)
University of Birmingham, Department of Political Science and Political Studies
Muirhead Tower
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
©Nadine Sturm
University of Birmingham, Department of Modern Languages, School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TTDr. Kathrin Hamenstädt (Fachlektorin - Law)
University of Birmingham, Birmingham Law School
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT -
Filiz Yildirim
University of Cambridge, St John’s College
Cambridge CB2 1TP
©Jan Bogdanovic
University of Cambridge, Engineering Department, Centre for Languages and Inter-Communication
Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1PZ -
Dr. Daniele Saracino (Fachlektor - Politics)
University of Essex, Department of Government
Room 5b.106
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester CO4 3SQ -
Inga Owesen
University College Cork, Department of German
Alfred O'Rahilly Building, R 1.36
Cork T12 K8AF
Ireland- E-Mail: cork.ucc@daad-lektorat.de
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Nora Michaelis
University of Warwick, School of Modern Languages and Cultures, German Studies
Humanities Building
Coventry CV4 7AL -
©Friederike Gelke
Dublin City University, School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
Glasnevin Campus
Glasnevin
Dublin 9- E-Mail: dublin.dcu@daad-lektorat.de
Theresa Langer
Trinity College Dublin, Department of Germanic Studies
Dublin 2
Ireland- E-Mail: dublin.tcd@daad-lektorat.de
Annika Hynek (Lehrassistenz)
Trinity College Dublin, Department of Germanic Studies
Dublin 2
Ireland
Leonard Lüer (Lehrassistenz)
University College Dublin, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Newman Building
Belfield, Dublin 4- E-Mail: leonard.luer@ucd.ie
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©Gina Wrobel
University of Durham, School of Modern Languages and Cultures - German
Elvet Riverside, New Elvet I
Room A7
Durham DH1 3JT- E-Mail: durham.udur@daad-lektorat.de
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©Sina Oelkers
Heriot-Watt University, Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies
Henry Prais Building (Room 1.23)
The Avenue
Edinburgh EH14 4AS- E-Mail: edinburgh.hw@daad-lektorat.de
Stefan Sadecki
The University of Edinburgh, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
50 George Square, 2.32
Edinburgh EH8 9LH- E-Mail: edinburgh.ed@daad-lektorat.de
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Antonia Musolff
School of Languages, Literature and Cultures, German Department
Arts Millennium Building
University Road
Galway H91 EV56Julia Weiß (Lehrassistenz)
School of Languages, Literature and Cultures, German Department
Arts Millennium Building
University Road
Galway H91 EV56 -
Sarnai Chuluunbat-Kath
University of Lancaster, Department of Languages and Cultures
County Main
Lancaster, LA1 4YD,
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Björn Kasper
University of Leeds, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Michael Sadler Building
Leeds LS2 9JT- E-Mail: leeds.uleeds@daad-lektorat.de
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Anne Nospickel
University of Limerick, Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics, German Section
Limerick, V94 T9PX
- E-Mail: limerick.ul@daad-lektorat.de
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Lena Nielinger
University of Liverpool, Department of German Languages and Cultures
1-7 Abercromby Square
Liverpool L69 7ZR -
Lisa Banning
King’s College London
Virginia Woolf Building
Strand Campus
Department of German
22 Kingsway
London WC2B 6LE- E-Mail: london.kcl@daad-lektorat.de
Tobias Alexander Strecker (Fachlektor - Law)
King’s College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law
The Strand
London WC2R 2LS- E-Mail: london.kcl.law@daad-lektorat.de
Dr. Lisa Anders (Fachlektorin - Politics)
King’s College London, Department of European and International Studies
22 Kingsway
London WC2B 6LEAna Ilic
Queen Mary University of London, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
German Studies, Mile End Road
London E1 4NS- E-Mail: london.qmul@daad-lektorat.de
Katharina Forster
University College London, Department of German
17 Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT- E-Mail: london.ucl@daad-lektorat.de
Dr Anna Koch (Fachlektorin - History)
University College London, Department of History, School of Slavonic and East European Studies
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT -
Sabine Korin
Newcastle University, School of Modern Languages
Level 6, Old Library Building
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU- E-Mail: newcastle.ncl@daad-lektorat.de
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©Ole Hinz
University of Oxford
Jesus College, Turl Street
Oxford OX1 3DWSina Menrad
University of Oxford, Merton College
Merton Street
Oxford OX1 4JD
©Dr. Sven Lüder
University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Hertford College, Catte Street
Oxford OX1 3BW
Dr. Christoph Schmitt-Maaß
University of Oxford, Lincoln College
Turl Street
Oxford OX1 3DR -
Nathalie Stummer
University of St. Andrews, Department of German, School of Modern Languages
Buchanan Building
Union Street
St. Andrews, Fife KY16 8DL
What is a DAAD Lecturer and what does s/he do?
DAAD Lecturers are chosen by a voluntary, independent selection committee of academics which decides on the academic qualification of each applicant to match the candidate’s strengths with the host university’s profile and needs.
The range and focus of tasks and responsibilities exercised by the lecturer varies depending on the host higher education institution. They include some or all of the following:
- Teaching German as a foreign language,
- Holding courses or giving lectures on literature, language and linguistics, German studies and recent German and European history,
- Holding courses and giving lectures in German law, politics, history, engineering and economics,
- Teaching specialist classes for translators and interpreters on the didactics and methodology of foreign language teaching,
- Maintaining contacts with German organisations (DAAD, DFG , Goethe-Institute and others) and with higher education institutions in Germany,
- Advising students and researchers, both from the host department and other academic departments as well, on study and research opportunities in Germany and on possible sources of financial support,
- Offering extracurricular activities for students, e.g. film screenings, student language/research summer schools, German drama groups, and colleagues, e.g. organizing workshops on new methodology and didactics in German as a Foreign Language, conferences, seminars or organizing and managing visits of German creatives for events with students, colleagues and the public.
How does the lectureship programme work?
The United Kingdom and its institutions of higher education have a long history with the DAAD and their cooperation dates back to the early 50s of the 20th century when in 1952 the first DAAD branch office worldwide opened in London. DAAD lectureship positions at UK universities have contributed to the internationalisation of their respective host universities and helped its many students and researchers to take up studies and research activities in Germany. Moreover, DAAD lecturers are a catalyst for bringing a modern and diverse view on Germany and its higher education institutions to the host university by organising and managing many cultural and research based events and projects. Also, they provide vital support to colleagues and students in their department by contributing to a diverse and appealing curriculum for students and incorporating innovative new teaching techniques that put students and their academic development into the focus of teaching.
The lectureship position is allocated to a university institution on the basis of an application by the academic department of a British or Irish university, depending on financial possibilities and in accordance with the guidelines of the German Foreign Office.
The individual lecturer remains in a department for a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years. This restriction to a maximum duration aims to ensure that lecturers have an up-to-date knowledge of contemporary Germany in its political and cultural aspects, its university system and current methods of university teaching in Germany.
Notes on employing a DAAD Lecturer:
A DAAD lecturer is employed by its host university for a minimum of two years and a maximum of five academic years. The DAAD on the other hand acts as the lecturer’s co-funding agent. The lecturer will receive a salary from the UK university and the DAAD provides a top-up, which also includes certain benefits depending on personal circumstances. The average teaching hours for a lecturer in German studies are 12 per week and 8 for a lecturer in area studies (law, politics, history, engineering, economy).
For more information please contact: lektorat.london@daad.de
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