Temporary Lecturer in Economic and Social History (0.7 FTE)
REQUIREMENTS
- experience teaching undergraduate students and a commitment to thesis supervision and internships;
- a clear teaching philosophy, which should be elaborated on in the letter of motivation;
- a PhD degree or far advanced PhD trajectory in Economic and Social History or a related discipline;
- the ambition and ability to contribute fully to the academic life of the research group and the department.
- during the first year of employment, most courses will be taught in Dutch. As a result, only candidates who can immediately teach in Dutch will be considered.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
We offer a temporary position (0.7 FTE) for 3-4 years in an international working environment. The gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience – ranges between €3,974 and €5,439 (scale 11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.
In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University.
EMPLOYER
The Faculty of Humanities has around 6,000 students and 1,100 staff members. It comprises four knowledge domains: Philosophy and Religious Studies, History and Art History, Media and Culture Studies, and Languages, Literature and Communication. With its research and education in these fields, the Faculty aims to contribute to a better understanding of the Netherlands and Europe in a rapidly changing social and cultural context. The enthusiastic and committed colleagues and the excellent amenities in the historical city center of Utrecht, where the Faculty is housed, contribute to an inspiring working environment.
Utrecht University has a teaching qualification system for university lecturers, and candidates are required to obtain the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) within two years if they are not already in possession of one.
The Department of History and Art History is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome employees who contribute to the diversity of our faculty through their unique backgrounds and perspective. Since our department includes education in both Dutch and English, candidates are expected to be proficient in both languages.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information about this position, please contact Katharine Frederick (Assistant Professor), via k.r.frederick@uu.nl.