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Freie Universität Berlin
Department of History and Cultural Studies
Institute of Art History

invites applications for the

Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Professorship in African Art (W3)

The successful applicant is required to research and teach in the
aforementioned field.

In accordance with article 100 of the Berlin Higher Education Act
(Berliner Hochschulgesetz), a Habilitation, junior professorship, or
equivalent postdoctoral qualification is required for this position.

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Professorship is the first of
its kind in Germany, given its focus on the field of African art.
Applicants are expected to have already produced a significant body of
work in this field and to be willing to contribute to its further, local
and international, development. To demonstrate their eligibility,
candidates should submit a list of relevant publications as well as a
vision statement describing their concept for future action. The
Institute of Art History at Freie Universität Berlin is especially
interested in people who have worked on the question of the cultural
autonomy of African art as well as on the matter of its impact on
modernity. Applicants are expected to be well versed in historical and
contemporary theories and methods of art history and to have an
outstanding track record of university teaching and research. They
should also have already acquired experience acquiring funding for, as
well as carrying out, sponsored research.

The appointee should be willing to cooperate with local art museums,
collections, and local academic institutions. Collaboration with local
Collaborative Research Centers (e.g., SFB 626: Esthetic Experience and
the Dissolution of Artistic Limits) and with projects funded through the
federal and state governments' Initiative for Excellence---the Clusters
of Excellence, Languages of Emotion and Topoi
(www.geisteswissenschaften.fu-berlin.de/languagesofemotion ,
www.topoi-berlin.de ), and the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures
and Societies---is essential. The successful candidate will be further
expected to assume teaching responsibilities with dedication, and to be
willing to assume administrative tasks in the academic institutions concerned.

In general, the language of instruction is German, but some teaching may
be conducted in English. A non-German-speaking appointee will need to be
able to teach in German within two years.

The vacancy is a tenured position at the rank of W3. The successful
candidate will be appointed either as a public servant or as a
comparable salaried employee.

Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications quoting the reference code 2008/KHI/2 must be received at
the address below by June, 5th 2008 and should include, in addition to
the requirements specified above: a brief cover letter describing the
applicant's interest in the position and relevant experience; a
curriculum vitae with three references of recommendation, copies of
books and up to 5 articles, and authenticated copies of the certificates
of all academic degrees awarded.

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Dekanat
Koserstr.20
14195 Berlin, Germany

Freie Universität Berlin is a public university with some 35,000
students and 350 professors. It has 11 departments structured into more
than 70 institutes---not counting the Charité medical center, which
incorporates the medical schools of both Freie Universität and Humboldt
Universität. In 2007, the findings of a government initiative to promote
excellence in teaching and research appraised Freie Universität Berlin
as one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education.
Detailed information is available at www.fu-berlin.de
http://www.fu-berlin.de and
www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/e/khi.

http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/service/_stellen/prof/index.html

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Freie Universität Berlin
Department of History and Cultural Studies
Institute of Art History

invites applications for a

Junior Professorship in African Art

The successful applicant will be required to research and teach in the
aforementioned field.

In accordance with article 102a of the Berlin Higher Education Act
(Berliner Hochschulgesetz), the successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.
reflecting her or his outstanding academic qualification. Previous work
in the academic field --- both prior and subsequent to the conferral of
the doctoral degree --- should not exceed a total of six years.

The successful candidate will have earned her or his Ph.D. in the area
of African Art. She or he should have an outstanding track record of
university teaching and research in this field, preferably with a strong
international component. In addition, the appointee will have acquired
knowledge of contemporary and historical theories and methods in the
study of art history. She or he should further have experience working
in sponsored research programs.

The appointee should be willing to cooperate with local art museums,
collections, and local academic institutions. Collaboration with local
Collaborative Research Centers (e.g., SFB 626: Esthetic Experience and
the Dissolution of Artistic Limits) and with projects funded through the
federal and state governments' Initiative for Excellence---the Clusters
of Excellence, Languages of Emotion and Topoi
(www.geisteswissenschaften.fuberlin.de/languagesofemotion,
www.topoi-berlin.de), and the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures
and Societies---is essential. The successful candidate will be further
expected to assume teaching responsibilities with dedication, and to be
willing to assume administrative tasks in the academic institutions
concerned.

The vacancy is a position with limited tenure at the rank of W1. The
successful candidate will be appointed as a public servant for the
initial duration of three years. Provided that her or his performance is
thereafter evaluated positively, employment will be extended by another
three years.

Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications quoting the reference code 2008/KHI/3 must be received at
the address below by June, 5th 2008 and should include a brief cover
letter describing the applicant's interest in the position and relevant
experience; a curriculum vitae with three letters of recommendation; a
list of publications; sample of written work (a doctoral dissertation, a
book, and/or up to five published articles); and copies of the
certificates of all academic degrees awarded.

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Dekanat
Koserstr. 20
14195 Berlin, Germany

Freie Universität Berlin is a public university with some 35,000
students and 350 professors. It has 11 departments structured into more
than 70 institutes---not counting the Charité medical center, which
incorporates the medical schools of both Freie Universität and Humboldt
Universität. In 2007, the findings of a government initiative to promote
excellence in teaching and research appraised Freie Universität Berlin
as one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education.
Detailed information is available at www.fu-berlin.de
http://www.fu-berlin.de and
www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/e/khi .