Assistant Professor in Contemporary History of Computing

2 dagen geleden


Groningen, Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Contemporary History of Computing to join our Chair group at the University of Groningen. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in the history of computing and information culture since 1945, with a focus on comparative analysis and translocal and global historical perspectives.

The Chair group Contemporary History is a unique feature of the History Department at the University of Groningen and within Dutch academia. We are looking for a candidate who can contribute to the education of the Chair group within the BA and MA programs in History, as well as connect the Chair group with other relevant institutions within the faculty and beyond.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in History or a relevant humanities and social science discipline, with at least one year of postdoctoral experience in a teaching and/or research position. They will have an excellent publication record, including at least one monograph (under review) and peer-reviewed articles, and a demonstrable capacity and willingness to operate beyond disciplinary boundaries within and beyond the field of History.

We offer a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic and innovative university, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a promising research line, present research results at national and international panels, workshops or conferences, and write applications to capture national and international grants.

Qualifications

  • PhD in History or a relevant humanities and social science discipline
  • At least one year of postdoctoral experience in a teaching and/or research position
  • Excellent publication record, including at least one monograph (under review) and peer-reviewed articles
  • Demonstrable capacity and willingness to operate beyond disciplinary boundaries within and beyond the field of History
  • Strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research and teaching duties
  • Teaching experience and relevant teaching qualifications (such as BKO-Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs - Dutch University Teaching Qualification), or willingness to obtain one in the first two years of your appointment
  • Capacity and willingness to undertake organizational duties
  • Enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences
  • International experience and outlook will be considered an advantage
  • Ability to communicate and teach in English (CEFR C1 level for reading, listening, writing, speaking)
  • Knowledge of Dutch or willingness to learn it within a reasonable period of time (within two years). This will be one of the conditions for tenure (CEFR B2 for reading and listening, and CEFR B1 for writing and speaking)

Conditions of Employment

  • Salary, depending on qualifications and work experience, with a minimum of € 4,332 (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 6,737 (salary scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position
  • Excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus and participation in a pension scheme for employees. Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants. We offer 232 holiday hours per calendar year for full-time employment
  • Appointment for 0.8 FTE. The appointment will ultimately commence 1 January 2025, and will be on a temporary basis for 18 months, after which, should you meet the criteria, the position will become permanent

The Faculty is considering only those applicants who are ready to move to Groningen and live in the near environment of Groningen within a period of two years.



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