University Lectureship in Christianity in the Modern World (1.0 fte) Vacancy

The tThe Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Center for the Study of Religion, vacancy 14-200

The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a:

University Lectureship in Christianity in the Modern World (1.0 fte)
Vacancynumber: 14-200

We welcome applications by scholars of religion whose work reflects sensitivity to historical and socio-cultural contexts and the ability to position Christianity in local and global configurations, with attention to its interactions with other cultures and communities. Appointment will be fixed-term from January 2015 through December 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to four years, and of a permanent position thereafter. Leiden University is committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities.

Since its founding in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognized record of excellence in teaching and research. A founding member of the League of European Research Universities ( LERU ), the University currently has about 23,000 students and 4,000 staff. The Faculty of Humanities consists of subdivisions for the Arts in Society, Creative & Performing Arts, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Area Studies, and the Study of Religion. It has about 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The Faculty offers some 30 BA programs and 45 MA programs. Its Graduate School annually awards about 70 PhD degrees.

The lecturer will hold a position in the Leiden University Center for the Study of Religion ( LUCSoR ), whose mission statement reflects the notion of ‘religion in the world,’ as a nutshell summary of the study of religion at Leiden University. Scholars in LUCSoR structurally work together with colleagues in the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies ( LIAS ). This collaboration is embodied in the Religion & Philosophy network . The lecturer will teach in the BA and MA program in Religious Studies, the BA program in International Studies, and other programs and courses as required. Current staff in the study of religion have expertise in various fields in the Humanities and the Social Sciences. The local research environment includes an excellent library, and is further strengthened by the Leiden University Center for the Study of Islam and Society ( LUCIS ).

Duties & responsibilities

• Original research and regular dissemination of the results through appropriate channels;
• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of BA and MA theses, and contributions to curriculum development;
• Supervision of PhD research;
• Acquisition of project funding ( NWO , ERC , etc);
• Administrative duties;
• Representation of the field to external audiences and media.

Requirements

• A PhD degree in a relevant field. Candidates near completion of the degree will be considered.
• A research and publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content.
• Disciplinary expertise in a relevant field; specialist knowledge of Christianity in the modern world, from the perspectives outlined above; a broad view of the study of religion, including theories, methods, and research history; the ability to work from interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives.
• An excellent command of English. Most MA programs at Leiden University are offered in English, and English may be used in BA teaching as well.
• If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to acquire a good command of Dutch for practical matters within two years from taking up duty. The University will fund her/his Dutch training at the Academic Language Center.
• Upon appointment, depending on experience and formal qualifications to date, the lecturer may be required to enter a nationally standardized tertiary teaching skills certification trajectory (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs ), successful completion of which is a condition for extensions and tenure.

Terms of emplyment

The rank of University Lecturer ( Universitair Docent ) is roughly equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in North-American terms. Salary range from € 3.259 to € 4.462 gross per month (pay scale 11), commensurate with qualifications, with substantial holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Depending on qualifications, the lecturer may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until s/he fully meets the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to teaching skills certification and the number of years of relevant work experience. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Applications

Applications must be received by 1 September 2014. Campus interviews are tentatively planned for early October. Queries to Maghiel van Crevel ( m.van.crevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl ), with cc to Ernestine van der Wall ( e.g.e.van.der.wall@hum.leidenuniv.nl ). Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the Christianity Search Committee at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl , with the items listed below included in this order in *one* PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name – 14-200’:

• A CV including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught;
• A letter of motivation including a personal vision of the study of religion, and specifically of Christianity in the modern world;
• A research agenda with clear potential for applications to funding bodies such as NWO and ERC (max 2 pages);
• A teaching statement (1 page);
• Two sample course descriptions;
• Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters).

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