University Lecturer in Art History (1400-1800) (1.0 fte) (215073)

Job description

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen is seeking a University Lecturer in Art History of the early modern period with a particular interest in museum and curatorial studies and preferably work experience in a museum. We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile colleague who is able to contribute to our teaching and research programme, based on his/her expertise and skills and from a broad perspective, including an affinity with modern and contemporary art. In addition, he/she is open to working across disciplines within the humanities faculty and beyond.

The candidate should be capable of attracting students to the degree programme in art history, especially the MA’s Curatorial Studies and Art History through an open personality and inspiring teaching methods.

His/her research will form part of the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG).

Specific tasks:

-teaching courses in the field of art history, in particular the early modern period, within the Bachelor’s degree programme in Art History and the Master’s programme in Art History
-coordination/programme director of the MA curatorial studies
-teaching courses in the Minor Heritage Studies
-conducting research at a recognized level in the above mentioned field
-external grant acquisition
-supervising bachelor's and master's theses in the above mentioned field
-performing administrative and organizational duties.

Qualifications

In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, presentation skills, coaching skills and a results oriented attitude, we are looking for a candidate who has a PhD in the field of art history, (excellent proficiency in English) and,

in the area of teaching:

has at least three years of teaching experience in the field of art history at various levels
has obtained the University Teaching Qualification or is prepared to do so within two years
is an excellent teacher, as demonstrated by positive teaching evaluations
is able to make concrete contributions to the development of course units, actively linking teaching to research.

In the area of research:

is the author of at least two publications every year, preferably in international, peer-reviewed journals
is able to set up his or her own research line, dovetailing with the profile of the research institute and apply for external research funding
has international experience and an international network
is experienced in PhD supervision or is prepared to play an active role in it.

In the area of management and organization:

has a good command of Dutch or is willing to learn the language within two years
is able to make a constructive contribution to interdisciplinary collaboration and a friendly atmosphere within the department
has demonstrable administrative and organization skills.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen is offering a salary based on qualifications and experience of between € 3,324 (scale 11 CAO Dutch Universities) and € 5,171 (scale 12) gross per month for a full time position. The appointment will be initially for a period of two years, with the prospect of appointment for an indefinite period. This will be determined based on an appraisal, which will be made after two years. The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour Agreement for the University of Groningen (Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities 2011-2013, available in English at http://www.vsnu.nl).

How to apply
Your application letter should include your motivation, curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a research and teaching statement of max. 2 A4. Please send your application before 27 March 2015 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Job interviews will be held on Thursday 23 April 2015.

Date of entry into employment is 1 August 2015 or later.

For information you can contact:

Prof. Ann Sophie Lehmann, Chair of modern and contemporary art, a.s.lehmannrug.nl
Rein van der Weij, HR advisor (about the formal procedure), r.m.van.der.weijrug.nl