Environmental Historian and Decolonial Futures Specialist

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd
Job Title: Environmental Historian and Decolonial Futures Specialist

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Historian and Decolonial Futures Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in colonial environmental history and decolonial perspectives, with a proven track record of research and teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and conduct independent research on colonial environmental history and its implications for decolonial futures, resulting in academic publications in peer-reviewed international journals and/or books;
  • Develop and teach courses on environmental history, including decolonial perspectives, for undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Contribute to the research activities of the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies, particularly in its research group Environment and Society;
  • Supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and co-supervise PhD students;
  • Participate in departmental administrative tasks and contribute to the development of the broader teaching programmes in the department;
Requirements:
  • PhD in history or a related discipline in the social sciences and humanities;
  • Clear potential for developing a strong publication record commensurate with the stage of your academic career and the ability and ambition to obtain external research and/or project grants;
  • International academic network in the research area and in the field of heritage institutions concerned, or a willingness to develop one;
  • Experience with research-led teaching in a higher education context and a strong commitment to personal development in teaching;
  • Good command of Dutch and English, with the ability to acquire a passive command of Dutch within the first two years of employment;
What We Offer:
  • Permanent employment with a competitive salary and benefits package;
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the department and the university;
  • A dynamic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
  • The chance to contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods and research projects;


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