University of Antwerp, Department of History
Lecturer, area Modern History of the Islamic World
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Belgium |
Position: | Lecturer |
Tenured academic staff area Modern History of the Islamic World - 2016ZAPFLWEX014
The Faculty of Arts is seeking to fill the following (100%) vacancy in the Department of History:
tenured academic staff in the area of the Modern History of the Islamic World.
Job description
- You will be assigned following lecturing duties ”History of the Islamic World” (two yearly, 6 ECTS, 45 hours) and “The Modern Islamic World” (yearly, 6 ECTS, 45 hours).
- On short term, you will contribute to the methodological training of the history students at undergraduate and graduate level.
- You will supervise master’s and doctoral theses.
- You will expand the scientific research in the area of the Modern History of the Islamic World (after 1700), and of its relation with Europe.
- You will pursue that research in and develop research synergies with one of the existing research centres of the Department (Centre for Urban History, Power in History: Centre for Political History).
- You will acquire and manage external funding (national and international).
- You will offer scientific services: among others you actively take part in the organisation of the teaching and research of the Department of History. In due course you will also take on managerial responsibilities.
- You contribute to the public debate and to the national and international visibility of the Department of History.
Profile and requirements
- You hold a doctorate degree (PhD) in History or an equivalent discipline.
- You have several years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent.
- The focus in your teaching corresponds to the educational vision of the university.
- Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
- You have leadership skills (or the potential to develop them).
- You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
- You can meet the statutory language requirements for both the knowledge of the teaching language and the administrative language, Dutch. The University of Antwerp provides the necessary support.
We offer
- commensurate with the experience and the academic qualifications
- either a full-time position as a lecturer, in a temporary appointment in the tenure track for a term of five years. This position will lead to an immediate permanent appointment as a senior lecturer if the performance is assessed favourably on the basis of previously fixed and publicly announced evaluation criteria;
- or a full-time position as a senior lecturer or higher, generally entailing a permanent appointment. In the case of a first appointment to the corps of academic personnel (ZAP), the university board may proceed to a temporary appointment for a period not exceeding three years. This position will lead to a permanent appointment if the performance is assessed favourably.
- the date of appointment will be 1 October 2016;
- A gross monthly salary ranging for lecturer from € 4.009,52 - € 5.910,19; and for senior lecturer from € 4.591,43 - € 7.213,07.
- A dynamic and stimulating work environment.
How to apply?
- Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date 24 March 2016.
- A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel.
- The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place on 13 May 2016.
- More information about the application form can be obtained from Myra De Munck (Tel. +32 (0)3 265 32 24).
- For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof.Luc Duerloo, tel. +32 3 265 4289, luc.duerloo@uantwerpen.be.
The University of Antwerp is a family-friendly organization, with a focus on equal opportunities and diversity. Our HR-policy for researchers was awarded by the European Commission with the quality label 'HR Excellence in research'.
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Website: | http://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacancies/ap/ |
Primary Category: | Islamic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 03/06/2016 |
Closing Date | 03/24/2016 |