Assistant Professor religious education

19 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tilburg University

Research Field

Cultural studies
Language sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

4 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

32.0

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

At Tilburg University, the social sciences and humanities have a central position. In its teaching and research, the university actively seeks to engage with society, with citizens and civil society organizations, government and business. ‘Understanding Society’ is our motto. Internationally, Tilburg University has a strong reputation in academic education and research. 

Tilburg School of Catholic Theology (TST) provides academic education and conducts research in theology with a view to connecting the Catholic tradition with contemporary culture and society. The School will invest in the development of the professional profile of spiritual caregivers in the public domain and of teachers of religion in the coming years.

The theological faculty is located in Tilburg and Utrecht, and is accredited by the Holy See, allowing it to confer canonical degrees. TST educates students for all functions that require professional knowledge of religion, including lay functions in pastoral work, chaplaincy and religious education, as well as ordained ministry. TST is characterized by short lines of communication and an open atmosphere.

Job Description
The Tilburg School of Catholic Theology is seeking an enthusiastic colleague for the position of Assistant Professor of Religious Education in the Department of Religion and Practice. The duties involved include:

• providing Dutch- and English-taught courses in Utrecht and Tilburg;
• conducting international research in the field of religious education and publish about this field in literature science to science and science to professionals;
• actively attracting external research funding;
• coordinating internship pastoral/spiritual care;
• (pastoral) supervision (it is possible to apply for this position without the supervision tasks. In that case, the size of the appointment is 0,75 FTE);
• active participation within the School and Department;
• performing management tasks within the School and Department (such as the development of a minor religious education).

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for the following profile: 

• You hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to this position e.g. practical theology and religious education;
• You have proven experience in academic education, are an excellent lecturer, and can master modern didactic techniques;
• You have a track record of international scientific output;
• You have experience supervising students, including supervision in thesis research;
• You value Team Science, possess excellent communication skills and are focused on effective collaboration with colleagues, including in an interdisciplinary context;
• You have a good command of English (Proficiency in English is mandatory -CEFR level C2-) and Dutch (or willingness to learn Dutch at the short term);
• You demonstrate scientific integrity;
• You preferably have a UTQ certificate;
• You preferably have a certificate of LVSC for supervision or willingness to obtain this;
• You meet the requirements as expressed in the Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium and the Special statutes of the TST. Candidates must obtain permission to teach (missio canonica and nihil obstat) from the Grand Chancellor of the TST.

Additional Information
Benefits

The position is classified as an "Assistant Professor" in the Dutch University Job Classification System (UFO). Candidates will initially receive an employment contract for 12 months (for internal candidates) or 18 months (for external candidates). Upon proven suitability and continuation in the same position, an employment contract of indefinite duration will be offered. 
 
The salary is a minimum of €4,332 and a maximum of €5,929 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile of Assistant Professor and salary scale 11 of the CLA of Dutch Universities . Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system for scaling based on work experience. 
 
Tilburg University offers excellent terms of employment with attention to flexibility and (personal) development and has excellent fringe benefits. We make clear agreements about career paths and offer all kinds of facilities and arrangements to maintain an optimal work-life balance. You can also take numerous training courses, for example in the areas of leadership skills, personal effectiveness, and career development.
 
You are entitled to a vacation allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% of your gross annual income. With full-time employment, you will receive 328 leave hours per year. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may, if they meet the relevant conditions, be eligible for a tax-free allowance of 30% of their taxable salary. The university applies for this allowance on their behalf. All university employees are covered by the so-called Civil Service Pension Fund (ABP).
 
Tilburg University values an open and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage the mutual integration of groups of staff and students. We focus on creating equal opportunities for all our staff and students so that everyone feels at home in our university community.
 
Tilburg University has a vibrant campus in green surroundings, easily accessible by public transportation. We are committed to a sustainable society and challenge you to make an active contribution to it.
 
Please refer to working at Tilburg University  for more information about our terms of employment. 

Selection process

The candidate should submit in Dutch or English the following materials, as separate documents or integrated in a single file: 

• a letter of application; 
• a CV and list of publications and relevant activities; 
• an outline of research plans and ideas on education (one page each);
• two major publications (articles or chapters).

Applications are online only. The deadline for application is 4 February 2024.  Please address your cover letter and curriculum vitae to the Committee chair, Prof. Dr. J. Loffeld.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly hereafter. The procedure may involve a trial lecture and/or a scholarly presentation.

The letter selection will take place in week 7 or 8. You will receive notification from us shortly thereafter. The first interviews will be scheduled in week 9. The Selection Committee consists of prof. dr. J. Loffeld, (chair), prof. dr. N. Kienstra, dr. S. Gärtner, prof. dr. T. van der Zee and H. Robben MA. You will ideally start working for Tilburg University in Spring 2024.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. S. Gärtner, Head of Department. E-mail: [email protected] . 

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336776/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3512 LG

Street

Nieuwe Gracht 61-65

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336776/assistant-professor-religious-educat…

Contact

City

Tilburg

Website

http://www.uvt.nl/

Street

Warandelaan 2

Postal Code

5037 AB

STATUS: EXPIRED