Professor of History of the Early Modern Period

8 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Karl-Franzens-University Graz

Department

Human Ressources

Research Field

History » Other

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

5 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The professorship deals with the period in which the cultural, socio-economic and political foundations of the present day were created (around 1500–1800). It is a "bridge professorship" between the Middle Ages and the Late Modern Period. It serves all curricula of the Department of History. Research and teaching are therefore to be covered by the future successful candidate in the broadest possible range, taking into account global historical aspects. Active participation in one of the core topics of the Faculty of Humanities "Trans-Mediterranean Relations. Movements and Relations in the Mediterranean and beyond" or "Perception: Episteme, Aesthetics, Politics" would be preferable. We also expect gender mainstreaming skills

Requirements

Research Field

History » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in Modern History
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline (commensurate with stage of academic career)
• Skills in higher education didactics and online teaching
• Gender mainstreaming skills
• Experience in attracting competitive third-party funds and carrying out academic projects
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of German and English
• Good knowledge of another foreign language (desirable)
• Proof of successful teaching experience and experience in thesis supervising
• International publications, among which peer-reviewed contributions
• Willingness to collaborate across epochs within the Department (in research and teaching)

Additional Information
Benefits

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is EUR 89.075,00 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Additional comments

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please submit your application documents (in German or English) in accordance with the general application guidelines (which can be found at https://personalressort.uni-graz.at/en/appointment-procedure/ ) before the stated deadline. Your application documents should include the reference number of the position and be sent by email to:

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of History at the Faculty of Humanities

Country

Austria

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Styria

City

8010 Graz

Website

https://jobsprof.uni-graz.at

Street

Halbärthgasse 8

Postal Code

8010

STATUS: EXPIRED