Aarhus University, The School of Culture and Society
Associate Professorship in New Testament Studies 763422
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Denmark |
Position: | Associate Professor |
The School of Culture and Society invites applications for an associate professorship in New Testament Studies at the Department of Theology. The associate professorship is a permanent position which begins on 1 February 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position
We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate with a strong research profile and research plan in New Testament Studies who will contribute to the development of the Department of Theology at Aarhus University and its core activities in the areas of research, education, talent development and knowledge exchange. The associate professor will be expected to develop collaborative research initiatives with other fields in theology and at the School of Culture and Society, and to initiate projects with external financing.
The Department of Theology at Aarhus University offers a dynamic, collegial and internationally orientated research and teaching environment with good possibilities for career development, project funding and administrative support.
Research
The School of Culture and Society emphasises high-quality research and attaches great importance to international and interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in collective research projects, and the ability to attract external research funding. Accordingly, we are looking for a candidate with a strong research profile and track record in New Testament Studies.
In the application, the candidate should explicitly present her/his vision and plans for the development of New Testament Studies at Aarhus University with respect to research and teaching.
Education
The associate professor will be expected to teach and supervise students at all levels (BA, MA and PhD) and contribute to the development and application of innovative teaching methods. The Department of Theology expects that the successful candidate participates actively in the development of a dynamic teaching environment in dialogue with students and other professors. The position involves teaching duties in New Testament Studies as well as responsibility for the development of interdisciplinary teaching activities. This also includes (team) teaching of other topics within the theology programme.
Talent development
The associate professor is expected to contribute to talent development in New Testament Studies and theology. He/she will recruit and supervise PhD students as well as teach and develop PhD courses.
Knowledge exchange
The successful applicant will engage in knowledge exchange and the public dissemination of knowledge as mentioned in the strategy for the Faculty of Arts. Applicants should document prior experience within the field of knowledge exchange.
For further information about the position, please contact Ulrik Becker Nissen, Head of the Department of Theology, on tel. +45 87162461 or by email: teoubn@cas.au.dk.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualifications in the field of New Testament Studies or related areas of research as well as research and teaching qualifications equivalent to those acquired in an assistant professorship.
Applicants must furthermore be able to document:
- An internationally oriented research profile.
- A strong, relevant international publication profile.
- Experience of participation in collective research projects.
- Proficiency in languages relevant to New Testament Studies and related areas of research.
- Successful teaching experience in areas of relevance to New Testament Studies and theology as well as mastery of academic English in the classroom.
- Participation in national and international networks as well as experience of interdisciplinary cooperation.
- Experience of attracting external research funding.
- Experience of supervising student projects and of researcher talent development.
Applicants are expected to contribute to the department’s academic environment. We emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students.
In order to maintain and develop the department’s research environment, the person appointed is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.
The application must be submitted in English.
If the successful applicant is not fluent in Danish, she or he will be expected to learn Danish within a period of approximately two years.
For more information about the application, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn, email: mbb@au.dk
The Department of Theology
The successful applicant will join the Department of Theology at the School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts. Theology at Aarhus University is one of the largest environments for theological research in Europe, and attracts a number of internationally recognised researchers. The environment is nationally and internationally renowned for its research activities in a number of areas such as Pauline studies, gospel studies, Christianity in antiquity, Reformation theology and bioethics, as well as the study of N.F.S. Grundtvig and K.E. Løgstrup. The theology programme offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in theology (cand. theol.), a Master’s degree programme in diaconia, and the joint Nordic Master in the religious roots of Europe. The successful applicant is expected to take an active part in the work of the research group in New Testament Studies. This research group studies the origins and early texts of Christianity texts from various historical, literary and hermeneutical perspectives. For further information on the research group, see www.nt.au.dk.
School of Culture and Society
At the School of Culture and Society the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:
- From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research
- From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies
- From familiar Danish cultural forms to other very different worlds
- From local questions to global challenges.
The school’s goal is to produce compelling research with an international resonance, as well as offering teaching and talent development of high quality. The school has a broad cooperative interface with society, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education.
For a more detailed description of the school, please see http://cas.au.dk/en/.
Qualification requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.
Formalities
- Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
- Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .
- Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Applicant Guidelines.
- The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and no more than eight examples of academic production. Please upload this material electronically along with your application.
All interested are urged to apply irrespective of personal background.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 13 November 2015
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of four main academic areas at Aarhus University.
The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 500 academic staff members, 260 PhD students, 12,500 BA and MA students, and 2,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the Department of Aesthetics and Communication, Department of Culture and Society, Department of Education (DPU), Centre for Teaching Development and Digital Media, and AU Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.
Read more at arts.au.dk/en
Aarhus University offers an inspiring education and research environment for 44,500 students and 11,500 members of staff, ensuring results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2015 amounts to DKK 6.2 billion. The university's strategy and development contract are available at www.au.dk/en.
Contact: |
For more information about the application, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn, email: mbb@au.dk For further information about the position, please contact Ulrik Becker Nissen, Head of the Department of Theology, on tel. +45 87162461 or by email: teoubn@cas.au.dk. |
Website: | http://cas.au.dk/en/ |
Primary Category: | Religious Studies and Theology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/09/2015 |
Closing Date | 11/13/2015 |