VACANCY: Lecturer/PhD Researcher American Studies (1,0 fte) (212124)

VACANCY: Lecturer/PhD Researcher American Studies (1,0 fte) (212124)
Organisation

The American Studies Department is seeking a lecturer/PhD candidate to service a rapidly expanding undergraduate student body and boost its ambitious research agenda.
The University of Groningen is the only university in the Netherlands to offer a completely independent BA program in American Studies, as well as an MA program in North American Studies. The curriculum is unique in that it is truly interdisciplinary (no monodisciplinary courses) and designed exclusively for American Studies (no cross-listing with other programs). The curriculum is also unique in The Netherlands in that it is entirely delivered in English. The program offers extensive possibilities for doing (under)graduate work and internships in North America.
The Department of American Studies is the national powerhouse for the development of Early American Studies and Hemispheric American Studies in the Netherlands. Groningen's international and internationally renowned American Studies faculty has previously taught at Harvard, Brown, and Louisiana State University (US), University of Glasgow (UK), York University (Canada), Göttingen University (Germany). Our faculty has shaped the way in which American Studies teaching and research is carried out across The Netherlands and beyond. Our courses represent a comprehensive range of fully interdisciplinary theoretical, historical, socio-political, and cultural approaches to North America, with a special focus on three areas: Early American Studies; Hemispheric American Studies; and Media/Popular Culture Studies.
Potential candidates for the position of lecturer/PhD researcher are encouraged to develop and carry out a research project in one of these three areas of specialization.

Job description

This full-time position of lecturer/PhD researcher is a temporary appointment for five years. The successful candidate is expected to spend 40 percent of her/his time on teaching, and 60 percent on a PhD project in one of the research areas in American Studies mentioned above. For legal reasons (related to the different salary scales and job performance requirements pertaining to each position), there will formally be two separate appointments. After the first year of employment there will be an assessment of the appointee's teaching performance and research, on the basis of which it will be decided whether the appointment will be continued.

Candidates are expected to complete a PhD dissertation within the five-year period.

The candidates' eligibility for the position will be assessed on the basis of:

    their potential to carry out PhD research
    quality, originality and relevance of the research proposal
    relevance of the proposal to the Department's research program
    feasibility for the project to be completed within five years.


The successful candidate will be expected to teach within the BA program in American Studies program, for the most part in such areas as popular culture, cultural theory and rhetoric and composition.

The lecturer/PhD candidate will be enrolled in the research training program of the Graduate School of Humanities and will have to complete additional pedagogical training in order to qualify for a "BKO" teaching certificate.

Candidates should submit a research proposal (max. 1500 words, excl. bibliography) which directly relates to the profile of the department as described above.

Qualifications

    MA degree in American Studies, or a related discipline, preferably with honors
    strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in five years
    proven research potential
    proven ability to work across disciplines within an interdisciplinary curriculum
    experience with cultural theory, popular culture and rhetoric and composition
    excellent command of spoken and written English (at near-native level)
    demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collegial manner
    prior experience in teaching at university level is preferred.

Conditions of employment

PhD part
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,042 before taxes per month in the first year to € 2,612 before taxes per month from the fourth year for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end-of-year gratification and participation in a pension scheme for employees. After the first year of employment there will be an assessment of the candidate's research performance. Based on this, it will be decided whether the appointment will be continued.

Lecturer part
The University of Groningen offers a salary depending on prior qualifications and work experience starting from a minimum of € 2,379 before taxes per month to a maximum of € 3,755 before taxes per month (salary scale 11) for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end-of-year gratification and participation in a pension scheme for employees. After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidate's teaching performance. Based on this, it will be decided whether the appointment will be continued.

The starting date for this position is 1 September 2012.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

The selection procedure may include a guest lecture or presentation.

Application
Applications should consist of:
1. A letter of interest
2. A curriculum vitae (including date and place of birth, details of secondary school education, academic record, and-if applicable-publication details)
3. A copy of the applicant's passport
4. A certified copy of the applicant's university degree certificate (MA or equivalent), as well as a copy of his/her transcript
5. Names, email- and postal addresses of two academic references
6. A research project proposal of no more than four pages (c. 1500 words, excl. bibliography). The proposal should include:

    a short description of the project, its aims and objectives, and provisional thesis
    an analysis of the relevance of the project to the discipline of American Studies
    assessment of the innovative nature of the topic
    an indication of the methodological and theoretical framework and approach
    a proposed timetable for completion of the dissertation
    a working bibliography.


Applications should be sent before 13 July 2012 by means of the application form.

Information

For information you can contact:
Dr W.M. Verhoeven, Prof. of American Culture and Cultural Theory/Head of the American Studies Dept., +31 50 3635838,  w.m.verhoeven@rug.nl

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Vacancy in The Netherlands Assistant Professor of American Language Skills and Intercultural Communication

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Nijmegen
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Language and Culture
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	maximum € 4970
Education	University Graduate
Job number	23.18.12
Translations	en

Job description

You will work as Assistant Professor at the departments of English Language and Culture (American Studies programme) and Business Communication, where you will teach American English language skill courses at the Bachelor's level and intercultural (business) communication between Europe and North America. In addition to teaching and research, you will have certain administrative responsibilities. Your research will be embedded in the Institute for Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (HLCS) or the Centre for Language Studies (CLS). You will participate in committees and/or project groups at the department or faculty.

Requirements

- you hold a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in American Studies, Business Communication, Communication Studies, Linguistics or English Language;
- you are a native speaker of American English, or have near-native command of American English;
- you have university teaching experience at various levels, and are able to contribute ideas on educational innovation;
- you have obtained the University Teaching Qualification (BKO), or are prepared to take courses in order to obtain this qualification in a relatively short time;
- you have built up an international network of academic contacts and have a strong research ambition as evidenced by publications and initiatives;
- you are able to acquire externally funded research assignments and write project proposals;
- you have experience with supervising students writing their Bachelor’s or Master’s theses;
- you should have the following competencies: conceptual ability, situational awareness, presentation, result orientation and initiative.

Conditions of employment

- you will be appointed as Assistant Professor Level 1 (UFO profile: Universitair Docent niveau 1) or 2 (UFO profile: Universitair Docent niveau 2), depending on qualifications and experience.
- the starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience; salary scale 11/12;

Contract type: Temporary, temporary contract until 1 January 2016;

Organisation

Radboud University Nijmegen

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

Department

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts consists of ten departments in the areas of language and culture, history, history of arts, linguistics and business communication, which together cater for about 2,700 students and collaborate closely in teaching and research.
Research at the Faculty of Arts is embedded in two research institutes: the Institute for Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (HLCS) and the Centre for Language Studies (CLS).

No commercial propositions please.

Additional information

Ms. Dr. Mathilde Roza
+31 24 3612903
M.Roza@let.ru.nl

www.ru.nl/letteren/;www.ru.nl/hlcs/;www.ru.nl/cls

Radboud University Nijmegen

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Assistant Professor American Studies (0,7 - 1,0 fte)

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

ref. 23.38.11 

Responsibilities
We are looking for a Assistant Professor of American Political History/American Studies to teach a broad range of BA and MA courses and supervise BA and MA theses. Your research will be embedded in the HCLS research institute. In addition to teaching and research, you will be given administrative responsibilities.

Work environment
The Faculty of Arts consists of ten departments in the areas of language and culture, history, history of arts, linguistics and business communication, which together cater for about 2,900 students and collaborate closely in teaching and research.
Research at the Faculty of Arts is embedded in two research institutes: the institute for Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (HLCS) and the Centre for Language Studies (CLS).

Responsibilities
We are looking for a Assistant Professor of American Political History/American Studies to teach a broad range of BA and MA courses and supervise BA and MA theses. Your research will be embedded in the HCLS research institute. In addition to teaching and research, you will be given administrative responsibilities.

Work environment
The Faculty of Arts consists of ten departments in the areas of language and culture, history, history of arts, linguistics and business communication, which together cater for about 2,900 students and collaborate closely in teaching and research.
Research at the Faculty of Arts is embedded in two research institutes: the institute for Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (HLCS) and the Centre for Language Studies (CLS).

What we have to offer

We offer you:
- employment: 0,7 - 1,0 fte;
- a maximum gross monthly salary of € 4,970 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11);
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
- The monthly salary is depending on qualifications and experience. Scale 11/12;
- duration of the contract: 3 years;
- you will be appointed as an Assistant Professor level 1 or level 2.

Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions?

Would you like to know more?
Further information on: Faculty of Arts
Further information on: HCLS research institute

Dr. M. Roza, assistant professor
Telephone:             +31 24 3612903      
E-mail: M.Roza@let.ru.nl

Applications
Are you interested?
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 23.38.11, to vacatures@let.ru.nl, for the attention of Mr. drs. L.J.P.M. van Mosseveld, before 7 January 2012.

No commercial propositions please.

monthly salary: max. €4.970

url

http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=507082