Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Spanish Literature 0.7 FTE for one year
Vacancy number 10-3013
The successful candidate has a PhD degree in Spanish Literature and experience in university level teaching. S/he is familiar with the latest developments in pedagogy and will conduct an active, student centred, learning environment. S/he will conduct active research in Spanish literature, and will be able to awaken the students’ interest in her/his research, connecting teaching and research. S/he will be ready to teach courses in Spanish literature, culture, or even general literature or the Spanish language, at the request of the department. The courses will range from first year to Masters level. S/he will have native or near native Spanish and English language skills.
Tasks
- Teach and develop teaching activities both as part of and outside the Spanish programme
- Supervise or co-supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
- Independently conduct research in Spanish literature, resulting in contributions to leading international publications
- Co-supervise PhD candidates
- Contribute to raising contract and indirect funding
- Participate in committees of study groups and perform assigned administrative duties
Requirements
- A relevant PhD degree
- Experience in research and excellent research skills, evidenced by publications in renowned international professional journals / book form
- Teaching experience at the university level and demonstrable didactic abilities and / or training, evidenced by an educational portfolio
- Experience with digital and audio-visual equipment; affinity with ICT in academic education
- Team spirit and capable of functioning at all levels of more than one study programme
- Willing to develop in a multidisciplinary capacity in order to be able to participate in multiple areas of the Faculty’s curriculum
- Organisational experience and skills
- Native or near-native speaker of Spanish, thorough knowledge of English
Further information
Further information about this vacancy can be obtained from A. Sánchez Jiménez, Associate Professor of Spanish Literature, +31 (0)20 525 4479 +31 (0)20 525 4479 , a.sanchezjimenez@uva.nl.
Appointment
This is a temporary 0.7 FTE appointment for one year. The gross monthly salary will range from €3,195 (scale 11) – €4,970 (scale 12), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours a week).
Job application
Applications should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae and should be sent before 28 March 2010 to the Universiteit van Amsterdam, to the attention of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Ms Prof. Dr J.F.T.M. van Dijck, Spuistraat 210, 1012 VT Amsterdam.
Please state the vacancy number in the upper left corner of the envelope. The selection procedure will include a lecture.
You may also submit your application by e-mail solliciteren2010-fgw@uva.nl
In that case please state the vacancy number in the subject field.
Refer to
Academic vacancies
Published 6 March 2010
Source: Communication Services