Full-time academic vacancy - Faculty of Architecture - Field: Philosophy and architecture

28 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Liège (ULiège)

Research Field

Philosophy » Aesthetics
History » History of philosophy
History » Modern history
Architecture » Other

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

3 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

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

Start date: 01/09/2024

The University of Liège is the biggest French-speaking public university in Belgium. It has more than 5,700 members of staff in four campuses, including 3,600 teachers and active researchers in all fields of the human and social sciences, science and technology, and health sciences. It hosts nearly 27,000 students of 123 different nationalities in one of the most multicultural and dynamic cities in Europe, less than an hour from Brussels and Cologne, two hours from Paris and three hours from London and Amsterdam.

Actively involved in the social and environmental transition, Uliège supports students in their roles as responsible citizens (training in sustainable development, Green Office, etc.) and promotes ethical, multidisciplinary and open research. ULiège is committed to the region in which it operates and contributes towards its socio-economic development. It has developed numerous partnerships, notably with the CHU de Liège. International and united, it participates in the European University of Post-Industrial Cities, UNIC initiative and has one of the most extensive collaborative networks in the world.

ULiège offers attractive career prospects in a high-quality working environment , promoting well-being, diversity and equality of opportunity.  Since 2011, it has been proud to hold the European label Human resources strategy for researcher s (HRS4R) which reflects its commitment to open, transparent and merit-based procedures. In addition, it recognises the quality and diversity of research in line with the recommendations of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). ULiège encourages the internationalisation of its academic staff and facilitates the arrival of international researchers through its EURAXESS centre.

Job description

A full-time, indivisible post in the field of “Philosophy and Architecture” within the Architecture Department. This post includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the Community.

Teaching activities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching at Bachelor's and Master's level.

The position will include teaching the following courses:

• Philosophy and the aesthetics of architecture (40h Th), Bachelor’s level. This course, taught to a large group of students, will consider the history of philosophical thought in relation to architectural issues, including elements of the philosophy of art and aesthetics. The aim is to help students develop a critical mindset and provide them with the tools they need to position themselves in relation to the major issues facing society today.

• Introduction to research in architecture, basic principles (40 hours, seminar), Master’s level. This group seminar contributes to the development of final year projects. 

• Introduction to research in architecture, advanced principles (40 hours, seminar), Master’s level. This group seminar contributes to the development of final year projects. 

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to 

• develop a new course of their choice, at Master’s level, on the basis of their expertise;

• occasionally take part in theory or practical classes (workshops), in partnership with permanent teaching staff;

• promote final projects and doctoral theses;

• take part in seminars for doctoral students.

Research Activities

The candidate will lead and develop international research in the relevant field. The development of collaborations within the Faculty and/or the University is encouraged.

Services to the community

• The job-holder will be expected to take part in services to the community, particularly within the Faculty of Architecture and the University. 

Qualifications required / profile

• Hold a research PhD in architecture, philosophy or any other field related to the teaching and research activities described in the vacancy notice.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues raised by the relationship between philosophy and architecture (research work, publications, etc.).

• Demonstrate an openness to interdisciplinary approaches towards architectural culture and an ability to work as a team in teaching and research.

• Be able to teach in French to a large group (Bachelor's programme).

Selection procedure

There are several stages to the application process. A selection committee will short-list applicants to be invited to interview. Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview which will include a mock teaching situation.

Our institutional policy is based on diversity and equality of opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of their qualities regardless of age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.

Applications

Applications should be made using the online form available on the following website: https://my.uliege.be/portail/go_xt.do?a=o%7C11004%7Ce%7C570921 no later than 03/03/2024 (before midnight Belgian time). Late applications may be refused.

Documents required:

• Cover letter;

• Curriculum vitae download model HERE ;

• A report on past and current research activities and a research plan;

including the planned integration within the University of Liège (5 pages max);

• A teaching dossier including a report on any prior teaching activities and a teaching plan

(5 pages maximum). The teaching plan should include an outline of the “Philosophy and aesthetics of architecture” course, as well as the assessment methods envisaged;

A complete list of the applicant’s publications and a copy of the five publications they consider to be most significant in relation to the relevant field.

In addition, in three pages, the candidate will also have to:

• a) highlight their five main publications;
• b) explain their contribution to the advancement of knowledge in their field of research;
• c) explain their suitability for the post being applied for.

Recruitment conditions

The post-holder will be appointed either for a fixed term of four years, or definitively.

If the post is granted for a fixed term, an evaluation will take place during the third year.

• If this evaluation is negative, the appointment will end after the four-year period.

• If the assessment is positive, the person concerned shall be appointed on a permanent basis.

Information

Any further about the vacancy can be obtained from Ms Claudine Houbart  - tel: +32 (0)4 242 79 20 – [email protected]

For any further information, please contact Mr Pierre Hallot, Dean of the Faculty ([email protected] )

Remuneration:

Salary scales and how they are applied are available from the human resources department of the University: Ms Ludivine Depas – tel.: +32 (0)4 366 52 04 – [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Philosophy

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

History

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

History

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Architecture

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Liège (ULiège)

Country

Belgium

City

Liège

Postal Code

4000

Street

Place du Vingt Août 7

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-liege/2024/full-time-academic-va…

Contact

City

Liège

Website

http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_5000/en/home

Postal Code

4000

STATUS: EXPIRED