Cornucopia

PhD

Salary indication

€3,400 to €5,288 gross per month, based on 38 hours per week

Hours

30,4 hours per week

Vacancy number

16-053

In the Department of History, European Studies and Religion Studies, the History section is responsible for the BA and MA programmes in History. The History section is made up of six ‘chair-groups’: Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern History, Dutch History and American Studies. There are about 1,000 students following History programmes.

The Early Modern History group within the History Department contributes to all aspects of the programme’s teaching at the BA and MA levels. At the BA level you will be expected to teach, develop and help administer the general survey in early modern history (c. 1450-1800), general sources and methods classes and electives that may be broadly thematic or period-specific. At the MA level you will be required to contribute to the taught and research programs through offering elective courses and tutorials to advanced students.

The Amsterdam School of Historical Studies (ASH) will be the research home of the new post holder. You will be expected to participate in one or more of its research groups and/or centres (Amsterdam School of Historical Studies). The study of the Dutch Golden Age has been a particular strength of the Early Modern History group at Amsterdam. The School is seeking to expand its expertise in global, social and urban history. Ample opportunities for cross-disciplinary research exist and are strongly encouraged within and beyond the Humanities Faculty.
The Faculty of Humanities offers assistant professors the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at research institutes that – partly as a result of their multidisciplinary approach – are world-renowned. Moreover, you will be teaching in a dynamic context in which new educational methods are being developed.

Project description

The History Department at the University of Amsterdam is seeking candidates for a regular (vaste) position of Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) in Early Modern History, 1450-1800. Given the department’s desire to expand beyond its current geographical coverage, applicants with a research and teaching focus that include global, transnational and/or comparative approaches are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in social, cultural and urban history. Command of the Dutch language or a strong indication of being able to hone it in the near future is essential. The appointment will be temporary for two years. Positive assessment and evaluation can be expected to lead to a permanent appointment.

New staff members follow a full programme of professional integration and can expect significant feedback on their work. Additional didactical training is also part of the appointment. Based on the candidate’s educational portfolio, previously acquired competences will be taken into consideration. The introductory programme includes earning the ‘basic teaching qualification’.

Other tasks:

• Pursuing external funding for research, notably funding from research councils;
• supervising BA and MA theses;
• active contribution to the development and improvement of the broader teaching programmes, regarding didactics and the contents of the programmes, and their evaluation;
• supervising and training students;
• taking part in committees and working groups, and carrying out administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Eligible candidates will have earned their PhDs in History (or a field directly relevant to the advertised position) by the date of the appointment;
• a research network, preferably international, in the research area concerned;
• proven record of research funding applications;
• demonstrated experience in, and enthusiasm for, teaching in different forms and on all academic levels;
• Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO), or willingness to acquire this within a relatively short time-frame;
• experience of digital and audiovisual teaching facilities; affinity with ICT in university teaching;
• a good team worker, capable of multidisciplinary co-operation;
• proven organizational experience and skills;
• good command of both English and Dutch; able to teach in both languages.

Further information

For further information you may contact:

• Professor Geert Janssen, Chair of Early Modern History
  T: +31 (0)20 525 4458

Appointment

The appointment will be temporary for two years. Positive assessment and evaluation can be expected to lead to a permanent appointment. The appointment will commence on 1 August 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The gross monthly salary will range from €3,400 (scale 11) to €5,288 (scale 12), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours a week) and depending on relevant experience in teaching and research. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universitiesis applicable.

Job application

Application dossiers should arrive no later than 20 March 2016 to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, prof. F.P.I.M. van Vree via solliciteren2016-FGW@uva.nl. Please state vacancy number 16-053 in the subject field. Without the vacancy number the application cannot be processed, nor can paper applications be processed. The procedure involves a public lecture. The interviews and presentations will take place between 18 April and 4 May 2016.

A full application dossier will comprise:

1. a letter of motivation, including future research plans;
2. an updated CV;
3. an article- or chapter-length writing sample; and
4. the names and contact details of two referees who may be approached by the hiring committee.

The hiring committee may ask shortlisted candidates and/or finalists for further teaching and research materials.

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