Aarhus University, The Department of Culture and Society
Assistant Professorship in Human Security
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Denmark |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of Culture and Society invites applications for an assistant professorship in Human Security.
The assistant professorship is a three-year fixed-term, full-time position, beginning on 1. August 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position
We are particularly interested in a candidate with documented knowledge and research experience with topics of immediate relevance to the Human Security approach. The successful candidate will together with the core teaching staff of the programme be responsible for developing and teaching several interdisciplinary courses on the Master’s degree programme in Human Security. Please see this web page.
The position also entails work to strengthen the Human Security profile of the Department of Culture and Society through international research as well as through actively engaging in the further internationalisation of the study programme. We are seeking a dedicated candidate who will contribute to a broad spectrum of Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of education and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to contribute actively to the department’s academic environment.
Research
The future assistant professor is expected to develop new research projects with topics of immediate relevance to the Human Security such as environment, political conflict, health or climate. The Department of Culture and Society places emphasis on research of a high international standard, including interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in collective research projects and the attraction of external research funding.
Education
The successful candidate will teach and develop courses within Human Security and carry out BA and MA supervision. The future assistant professor will also be expected to participate in teaching development and educational development.
Talent development
The future assistant professor is expected to contribute to talent development in the field of Human Security research.
Knowledge exchange
Applicants should document interest in and preferably experience with knowledge exchange with society in these fields.
For further information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Michael Eilenberg, etnome@cas.au.dk, tel. +45 87162172.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications at an international level in a field relevant to the described research area.
Applicants must be able to document:
- a background in anthropology, development studies, human geography or similar disciplines
- a strong international research profile
- prior experience with teaching in an international classroom
- mastery of academic English in the classroom
- an interest in interdisciplinary research collaboration
- the ability to initiate and participate in collaborative projects with other research and teaching programmes at Aarhus University and in international contexts
- an interest in or experience with applying for external research funding.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in international organisations or international projects.
If the successful applicant is not fluent in Danish, he or she will be expected to learn Danish within a period of approximately two years.
The application must be submitted in English.
For more information about the application and the employment procedure, please contact HR-partnerr Louise Søndergaard, e-mail ls@hum.au.dk.
The Human Security programme at Aarhus University
The field of Human Security takes a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to thought and action. Human Security represents a new academic and professional paradigm which has arisen in response to a widespread acknowledgement of the fact that many seemingly irresolvable conflicts are driven by interacting factors and processes (for example social, economic and political), and that the totality of these factors and processes must be understood and addressed if long-term stability and security are to be achieved. The challenges addressed by this field are growing, not least because of environmental stresses and climate change, and conflicts throughout the world have the potential to escalate and spread. The Human Security approach is based on a realisation that addressing the underlying causes of instability, poverty and insecurity demands different insights and competencies than those offered by traditional mono-disciplinary approaches.
The Human Security Programme offers a Master’s degree programme, the first of its kind in Europe. Teaching staff from the university’s programmes in anthropology, biology and agricultural sciences are affiliated with the degree programme.
For a more detailed description of the programme, please see this web page.
The Department of Culture and Society
The focus of the teaching and research activities of the Department of Culture and Society is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:
- from the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research
- from antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies
- from familiar Danish cultural forms to other - and very different - worlds
- from local questions to global challenges.
The department encompasses a range of strong research and degree programmes, which in dialogue with each other and with society work to develop innovative ways of addressing issues of topical or general interest. The department’s goal is to produce compelling research with international resonance and visibility, as well as to offer high-quality undergraduate and post-graduate study programmes. We also work to engage Danish society in a fruitful exchange of knowledge. We offer an informal, yet challenging working environment. Participation in the daily life of the programme is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and to our students.
For a more detailed description of the department, please see this web page.
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of four main academic areas at Aarhus University.
The faculty contributes to Aarhus University’s research, education, talent development and knowledge exchange activities.
With its 800 academic staff members, 300 PhD students, 13,000 BA and MA students, and 2,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the Department of Aesthetics and Communication, the Department of Culture and Society, the Department of Education, the Centre for Teaching Development and Digital Media, and the AU Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Each of these units has strong academic environments that form the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty’s research and teaching activities take place within the context of extensive international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in close interaction with society.
Read more at arts.au.dk/en/
Formalities
- The Faculty of Humanities refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
- Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
- Further information on application and relevant enclosures may be found in the Guidelines for applicants for academic positions.
- Teaching portfolio, degree certificate (copy), curriculum vitae, complete list of publications and verified information on previous teaching experience must be submitted with the application.
- When you submit your application, please upload a maximum of five samples of your scholarly output.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 3 April 2014.
Aarhus University offers an inspiring education and research environment for 44,500 students and 11,500 members of staff, ensuring results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2014 amounts to DKK 6.2 billion. The university's strategy and development contract are available at www.au.dk/en.
Contact: |
For further information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Michael Eilenberg, etnome@cas.au.dk, tel. +45 87162172. For more information about the application and the employment procedure, please contact HR-partnerr Louise Søndergaard, e-mail ls@hum.au.dk. |
Website: | http://www.au.dk/en/about/job/hum/academicpositions/ |
Primary Category: | Humanities |
Secondary Categories: | Anthropology |
Posting Date: | 02/27/2014 |
Closing Date | 04/03/2014 |