Assistant Professor Neo-Calvinism

Do you have a PhD in History or Theology? Do you contribute to education and research in neo-Calvinism? Then apply to the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

 Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 1.0

As an assistant professor, you are (jointly) responsible for the Religious Studies and Theology program. In this new position, you will build on a strong research and teaching tradition focused on the culture, social backgrounds, ideas and theology of Neo-Calvinism. The VU University Library has extensive holdings in this area, in particular within the Collectie HDC | Protestants erfgoed van de UB VU. You use this in your research. You profile yourself in particular at the intersection of cultural history, social history, and theological history.

Your duties
You develop your own line of research in consultation with colleagues. Your focus is on Neo-Calvinism and its international reception, especially in Asia and North America. You will teach in the field of modern religion history, and perhaps also in the core subjects of the curriculum. Education takes up an average of 50% of your time. You will also supervise PhD students in the field of international Neo-Calvinism.

-You have a PhD in History or Theology;

-You have a Basic Teaching Qualification (UTQ), or you can obtain it within one year;

-You have a strong publication record in the field of neo-Calvinism. This allows you to set up your own line of research;

-You have experience in acquiring research funding;

-You have an international network

-You have a well-developed conceptual ability;

-You are well aware of social and professional developments and use this knowledge;

-You are result oriented;

-You are a strong communicator.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11)

and a maximum €6,181 (scale 12), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.6 FTE.

The initial employment contract will affect a period of 1 year.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• space for personal development 
• the possibility to work partly from home 
• hybrid working enables a good work-life balance

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Faculty of Religion and Theology
The Faculty of Religion and Theology is the leading academic centre of expertise for religion in society. Students, lecturers and researchers focus on the major questions in society and in religious communities. They study religious traditions, sources and contemporary expressions of the religious experience. The faculty practises ‘engaged scholarship’ as expressed in cooperation with governments and partners in civil society on themes such as war and peace, sustainable development and inter-religious dialogue. We are the most comprehensive theological faculty worldwide, with ten seminaries for all world religions and many Christian denominations.

Working at Religion and Theology means contributing to excellent research and education through personal commitment, philosophical/religious involvement and social responsibility. We employ more than 100 staff.

TEXTS and TRADITIONS
Philologists and historians work closely together in the Texts and Traditions department. They study the formation, sources, and transmission of religious traditions, and the ways in which these traditions have developed in interaction with the surrounding culture.

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until

. The job interviews are planned for Tuesday, 20 September, when possible please take them into account when applying for the position.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Mirjam van Veen
Position: Afdelingshoofd
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 020-5986620

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