The successful candidate teaches at all levels of our BA programme and its interdisciplinary minors (Art & Religion, Modern & Contemporary Art), in the MA track Art History & Curatorial Studies and the interdisciplinary Research MA Arts, Media, and Literary Studies. Due to the integrated nature of our programmes, we welcome candidates, who are open to trans-historical and interdisciplinary perspectives and who can establish a relation between art history and the history of architecture and landscapes.
The research in our department focuses on early modern European art, art & material culture, and modern & contemporary art. We attract many PhD students and our active research community offers opportunities to develop collaborative, interdisciplinary projects within the Centre for Arts in Society and the Centre for Historical Studies (both part of The Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture, ICOG). Successful candidates are expected to actively contribute to this research environment and are provided support in applying for grants with national and international funding agencies.
The successful applicant is expected to:
• teach and supervise students in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programmes
• participate actively in curriculum development, design and administration of course modules
• carry out research and publish internationally
• participate actively in academic administration and committee work
• pursue research grants and other forms of external funding
• participate in local and national networks with art & heritage institutions
• participate in the research centre Arts in Society and other local and national research infrastructures
• participate in international research networks and build international collaborations.
Applications should include the following:
• letter containing your motivation for applying for this position
• full curriculum vitae (including list of publications)
• future research plan (1-2 pages)
• teaching statement, including a description of courses taught and teaching qualifications
• names and contact details of two academic referees.
Applications that are incomplete or are otherwise faulty will not be taken into account.
You may apply for this position until 3 February 11:59 pm/ before 4 February 2019 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 7 & 8 March 2019. We may schedule Skype interviews prior to those dates.
Preferred date of entry into employment is 1 August 2019 or later.
Drs. Miralda Meulman (about the formal procedure), Degree programme coordinator
0031 50 363 8950
sec.amc@rug.nl