Assistant Professor in Medieval History (tenure track)

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The Faculty of Humanities links a number of fields of study: Language, Literature and Communication, Art & Culture, History, Antiquities and Philosophy. Our teaching and research focus on current societal and scientific themes: from artificial intelligence to visual culture, from urbanization to the history of slavery, from ‘fake news’ in journalism to communication in organizations. We strive to ensure small group sizes. Innovative education and interdisciplinary research are our hallmarks.

Working at the Faculty of Humanities means making a real contribution to the quality of leading education and research in an inspiring and personal work and study climate. We employ more than 250 staff members, and we are home to around 1,300 students.
Medieval History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Medieval History at VU is the responsibility of the Cultural and Religious History Group , which is part of the History cluster in the Faculty of Humanities’ Department of Art & Culture, History, and Antiquity. By combining various fields, source types and methods, our group works to develop new insights into historical processes, ideas, and practices. Some members choose in-depth research, whilst others go for a long-term perspective, examining the shaping of canons and the history of knowledge and science. We aim to problematize traditional breakpoints, for instance between the Middle Ages and Early Modern Times, or between religion and science, politics and emotions, economy and culture. Long-term research of cultural history also challenges us to develop and employ innovative digital research methods.