Leiden University, The Netherlands, History
Assistant Professor Early Modern European History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Netherlands |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Institute for History of the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University University
Assistant-Professor (M/F) (30.4 hrs per week) Vacancy No: 11-181
Within the General History section of the Institute for History at the Faculty of Humanities (Leiden University) a position will be available from 1 February 2012 for an enthusiastic Assistant Professor / University Lecturer to carry out activities in the field of Early Modern European History (16th to early 19th century). The appointment is for a period of five years, with the possibility of extension thereafter.
Job description:
The General History section of the Institute for History focuses on the history of politics and culture in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, as well as on the processes of European expansion and globalization. Within the General History section there is an opening for a lecturer/researcher holding a PhD, with experience in teaching and research in any area of Early Modern European History (16th to early 19th century). We exclude the history of the Netherlands, which is the responsibility of a separate section at the Institute.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching in the field of General History of Europe, c. 1500-1830 in the bachelor's phase (primarily Dutch-language) and master's phase (primarily English-language).
- Jointly organizing the teaching within the General History section.
- Carrying out research, resulting in the publication of relevant articles and books in the field of Early Modern European History.
- Initiating new research projects. We hope the successful candidate will apply for research funding from external bodies such as the ERC and the Dutch funding body NWO.
- Administrative responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven teaching experience and didactic capabilities.
- A completed PhD dissertation in the field of European Early Modern History, and relevant publications in the field.
- Well-developed research plans, which will contribute to the development of an Early Modern research profile within the section and the institute.
- Willingness to participate in all aspects of teaching within the General History section and the MA specialization in Medieval and Early Modern European History.
- Ability to teach in Dutch and English; Candidates without knowledge of Dutch will be expected to acquire basic skills in teaching in the Dutch language within the first year of their appointment.
- Leiden University requires staff to obtain the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO). In case the successful applicant does not possess this qualification or its equivalent, the Institute will offer support in obtaining it.
The appointment is for 30.4 hours per week in temporary employment for one year, to be extended for the remaining four years upon positive evaluation. The position corresponds to the position of University Lecturer in the University system of job profiles (UFO).
The salary is in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Association of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience, the gross monthly salary is € 3.195,00 (scale 11) to € 4,970 (scale 12) for a full working week. You will receive a holiday allowance amounting to 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your yearly income.
Applications, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research plans (max. 400 words) and a copy of a key publication mentioning the vacancy number can be submitted up to and including 30 September 2011 to: Email to:vacaturesgeschiedenis@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Two references should be sent to this emailaddress directly before the same date, citing your name and the vacancy number 11-181.
Faculty of Humanities P O Box 9515 2300 RA Leiden.
Interviews will take place in the first week of November 2011.
Contact: |
Further information regarding this position can be obtained from: Dr R.P. Fagel (r.p.fagel@hum.leidenuniv.nl) Professor Jeroen Duindam (j.f.j.duindam@hum.leidenuniv.nl) Information on the MA courses at Leiden's history department is available in English at: http://www.hum.leiden.edu/ma-history/ Information in English on the structure and organisation of BA courses is available on request from Dr. Fagel. |
Website: | http://www.hum.leiden.edu/history/ |
Primary Category: | Early Modern History and Period Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/23/2011 |
Closing Date | 09/30/2011 |