Aarhus University, Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas
Associate professorship
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Denmark |
Position: | Associate Professor |
The School of Culture and Society invites applications for an associate professorship in the philosophy of healthcare at the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas. The associate professorship is a permanent position which begins on 1 August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The university is keen for its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus strongly welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background.
Ensuring a gender balance at the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas is a high priority at Aarhus University, and we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.
The position
We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate with a strong research profile who will contribute to the development of the department and its core activities in the areas of research, education, talent development and knowledge exchange. The associate professor is expected to develop collaborative research initiatives which are suitable for external funding with other fields in the humanities, in healthcare and with partners from Danish healthcare institutions and authorities. Applicants should therefore possess knowledge of the healthcare sector. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the development of philosophy in general from the position of the philosophy of healthcare.
One main area of responsibility for this position is the task of teaching in and coordinating the professional Master’s degree programme in humanistic health research and practical development : https://cas.au.dk/uddannelse/evu/humanistisk-sundhedsvidenskab-og-praksisudvikling/. This involves coordinating seminars, and contact with students throughout the semester. The coordinator is expected to be present at times of teaching, typically during the weekends, when they will also be required to organise practical issues. The coordinator will also schedule teachers for courses each semester, and will be the primary person of contact for students enrolled in the professional Master’s degree programme. The courses in this programme are taught in Danish. As the student body for this programme consists of students with drent backgrounds – often professionals and students with a practical background – the position involves providing study counselling and presupposes the motivation and desire to teach students with an educational background in the healthcare sector. The coordinator will also have the task of developing the professional Master’s programme on an ongoing basis, which includes promoting the programme and developing material for this purpose. The coordinator will also communicate with the office overseeing continuing education at Aarhus University https://www.au.dk/evu/.
Applicants should preferably have knowledge of interdisciplinary teaching in a Danish context, as well as knowledge of teaching students with a variety of backgrounds. Applicants should preferably have experience of working with partners outside the university, and ideally the ability and/or desire to engage with stakeholders within the political field related to health and healthcare.
Research
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to core activities at the School of Culture and Society and Aarhus University in general, and in particular to strengthen the research activities and output of the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas. S/he will be expected to take an interest in interdisciplinary research collaboration within the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas and the department’s research programme, the School of Culture and Society, the Faculty of Arts, and departments at the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University and beyond.
In the application, applicants should explicitly present their vision and plans for the development of philosophy of healthcare at Aarhus University with respect to research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and submit applications for research funding.
Past research achievements will be assessed based on the active research time available to the applicant in question. We therefore ask applicants to specify any career breaks they have had (for instance due to maternity/paternity leave) in order to gauge their research productivity.
Education
The associate professor will be expected to teach and supervise students at all levels (BA, MA and PhD) and contribute to the development and application of innovative teaching methods. The Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas expects the successful applicant to participate actively in the development of a dynamic teaching environment in dialogue with students and other professors. The primary teaching duty for the position involves teaching on the professional Master’s degree programme in humanistic health research and practical development: https://cas.au.dk/uddannelse/evu/humanistisk-sundhedsvidenskab-og-praksisudvikling/ as well as responsibility for the development of interdisciplinary teaching activities and ongoing course development.
We emphasise the importance of maintaining a dedicated and respectful relationship between staff and students, so applicants should be able to demonstrate and exemplify their commitment to participatory teaching initiatives and student involvement as part of their teaching portfolio.
Talent development
The associate professor is expected to contribute to talent development in philosophy of health or related areas. The applicant will be expected to recruit and supervise PhD students as well as teaching and developing PhD courses.
Knowledge exchange
It is expected that the successful applicant will engage in knowledge exchange as described in the strategy for the Faculty of Arts https://arts.au.dk/en/about-arts/strategy-arts-2020-2025/ for instance research cooperation with private companies, government consultancy, cooperation with civil society or the public dissemination of knowledge. Applicants should document any prior experience within the field of knowledge exchange.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualifications in philosophy or related areas of research, as well as research and teaching qualifications equivalent to those acquired in an assistant professorship.
Applicants must be able to document:
- An internationally oriented research profile
- A strong, relevant international publication profile
- Experience of participation in collective research projects
- Successful teaching experience in areas of relevance
- Participation in national and international networks, as well as experience of interdisciplinary cooperation
- Experience of attracting external research funding
- Experience of supervising student projects.
Knowledge of the Danish healthcare system would also be an advantage.
The applicant is invited to submit a research plan outlining plans for the first three years of employment.
In addition, applicants should submit:
- a cover letter including a concise statement of motivation
- a maximum of eight publications
- please see what else to submit further below under the headline 'Formalities'
Only submitted publications will be assessed; a list of publications is not sufficient. As a result, applications without submitted publications will not be assessed.
References or recommendations should not be included with the application. Applicants who are selected for a job interview may be asked to provide professional references.
Applicants are expected to contribute to the department’s academic environment. We emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students.
In order to maintain and develop the department’s research environment, the person appointed is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.
Language and further information
Applicants must be able to teach and supervise in Danish at university level.
If the successful applicant is not fluent in Danish, s/he will be expected to acquire the language within a period of approximately two years.
Applications must be uploaded in English.
For further information about the content of the position, please contact Head of Department Jacob Busch (filjab@cas.au.dk).
For further information about the application, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn (mbb@au.dk).
The work environment
The academic environment at the Department of Philosophy and the History of Ideas at Aarhus University is the largest of its type in Denmark and – especially because of the productive tension between the systematic and historical perspectives – the research conducted is characterised by an undogmatic and open-minded worldview. The researchers are involved in a variety of interdisciplinary projects both within and outside the Faculty of Arts. Read more here: https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/philosophy-and-history-of-ideas/
Place of employment: Aarhus University, Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas, Jens Chr. Skous Vej, 8000 Aarhus C., Denmark.
The School of Culture and Society
At the School of Culture and Society, the object of research and teaching 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 local questions to global challenges
The school’s ambition is to produce compelling research with an international resonance as well as to offer teaching and talent development of the highest quality. The school has a broad cooperative interface with society as a whole, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education.
For further information about the school, please see http://cas.au.dk/en/.
International applicants
International applicants are encouraged to check family and work-life balance and attractive working conditions for further information about the benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service and career counselling for expat partners. For information about taxation, see Taxation aspects of international researchers' employment by AU.
Qualification requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.Formalities
Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).- 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 the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.
If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. Application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.
Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners: http://ias.au.dk/au-relocation-service/. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here: http://international.au.dk/research/
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 275 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.
Read more at https://international.au.dk/
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,000 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 885 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
Contact: |
For further information about the content of the position, please contact Head of Department Jacob Busch (filjab@cas.au.dk). |
Website: | https://international.au.dk/ |
Primary Category: | Philosophy |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 03/22/2021 |
Closing Date | 04/15/2021 |