Assistant Professor of Medieval English Literature

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

6 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

We are looking for a colleague who can enthuse and inspire students at undergraduate and graduate level through seminars, lectures and supervision. You will contribute to the research, teaching and public engagement of the department of Languages, Literature and Communication from a specialisation in Old or Middle English Literature.

Your job
In this position, you will develop and strengthen the teaching and research of medieval English literature, within the BA programme English Language and Culture and in the department at large. This will be in collaboration with colleagues from the division of English and with those from the other languages, notably Celtic and Classical Languages and Cultures and Literary Studies. In addition, you will contribute to one or more of the MA programmes: the two-year Research MA Programmes: Ancient Medieval and Renaissance Studies and Comparative Literary Studies ; and the one-year MA Literature Today . You will also contribute to undergraduate courses in early modern and modern literatures in English.

As part of your affiliation with the Institute for Cultural Inquiry affiliation, you will join the Utrecht University Centre for Medieval Studies .

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You have the willingness and ability to contribute actively to the formation of learning communities of staff and students. In addition, you:

• hold a completed PhD in Medieval English Literature (or closely related field), by the time of appointment;
• have undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience in the same domain and preferably also in other periods;
• have a research specialisation within Medieval English Literature, as evidenced by a record (appropriate to career stage) of publications that demonstrates the ability to conduct research which is internationally recognised as contributing to the field;
• have a realistic medium-term research plan, aiming for publications in leading journals, with potential for obtaining external research funding;
• display an interdisciplinary attitude: the willingness and ability to contribute to the development of interdisciplinary teaching and research;
• have excellent communication skills and are capable of inspiring team spirit;
• have native or near-native competence in English, and a willingness to become proficient in Dutch within 2 years of appointment;
• hold, or are willing to obtain, the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ; in Dutch: Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO). The UTQ is recognised by all 14 Dutch universities. Candidates who do not yet have a BKO or an international equivalent will receive support to obtain this qualification in the first two years of their appointment.

(Personal) leadership and responsibility are part of your job. That is why you recognise yourself in the following core values that are central to the Faculty of Humanities: professionalism, transparency, responsibility, connection and safety. These core values apply to everyone and we uphold these values in our work and in our communication with each other and to others.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• an employment contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
• a working week of 38 hours, of which 40% consists of research and 60% teaching;
• a gross monthly salary between €4,332 and €6,737 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11-12 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Utrecht University works with the TRIPLE model ; this makes it possible to recognise and value multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary teaching and research. The model also embraces job diversification and dynamic career paths: there is room to develop your own strengths and look at how you complement and strengthen the team as a whole.

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

We would like to receive the following information with your application:

• your motivation letter;
• your CV, including a publication list and the names and contact details of two referees;
• a concise research plan showing alignment with the research profile of the department, including ideas about grant applications (max. 400 words);
• a concise teaching statement, outlining your vision about academic teaching in relation to your own subject area (max. 400 words).

Interviews will be held in two rounds: round 1 is online and round 2 is on location, and includes a teaching demonstration. Specific dates will be added to this vacancy as soon as possible.

A formal assessment may be part of the application procedure. The start date is 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Additional comments

For more information, please contact Dr Lieke Stelling at [email protected] .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338783/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3512JK

Street

Trans 10

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338783/assistant-professor-of-medieval-engl…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED