Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature 
Job description
The Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University is looking to recruit an Assistant Professor (0.8 FTE) of Comparative Literature as of 1 August 2017. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Comparative Literature Section (Afdeling Literatuurwetenschap) of the Department.
The Comparative Literature programme in Utrecht has a distinguished record in the field of literary theory and comparative literary history. We use literature as a lens through which to study broader cultural developments from a theoretical, historical, transnational, and comparative media perspective. Key concerns are: transculturality; cultural memory; comparative media; book history, including the digital age; digital humanities; contemporary developments.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary research group Comparative Literature. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach at all levels in the various degree programmes taught by the Comparative Literature section: the BA in Comparative Literature and Culture, the MA Literature Today, and the Research MA Comparative Literary Studies. The successful candidate should also be able to contribute to department-wide courses in literary theory and history, as well as to the literature programme at University College Utrecht.
Qualifications
The successful candidate:
- has a doctorate in the field of Comparative Literature;
- can show evidence of being a promising researcher;
- has relevant teaching experience;
- has an up-to-date knowledge of theoretical discussions in the field of literary and cultural studies as well as a firm grasp of the history of these discussions;
- can contribute significantly to the research group Comparative Literature, Research Institute for Cultural Inquiry (ICON);
- has expertise that relates to the literature and culture of more than one language area in the period since 1900;
- has an international orientation and is able to teach both in English and, within a period of 2 years, in Dutch;
- has good organisational and communicational skills.
Offer
The appointment will be for 0.8 FTE as of 1 August 2017. The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of two years. Subject to excellent performance, this will be followed by a permanent position. Salary depends on qualifications and experience and will range from €3,427 to €5,330 (scale 11/12 Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) gross per month for a full-time employment.
Utrecht University offers a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% per year, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and flexible terms of employment.
About the organization
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively on major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.
The Faculty of Humanities has around 7,000 students and 900 staff members. It comprises four knowledge domains: Philosophy and Religious Studies, History and Art History, Media and Culture Studies, and Languages, Literature and Communication. With its research and teaching in these fields, the Faculty aims to contribute to a better understanding of the Netherlands and Europe in a rapidly changing social and cultural context. Enthusiastic and committed faculty members and excellent amenities in the historical city center of Utrecht, where the Faculty is housed, contribute to an inspiring working environment.
Additional information
Are you interested? Contact Prof Dr Ann Rigney, for further information: +31 (030) 253 66 93, email a.rigney@uu.nl.
Apply
Applicants who have been successful in the first round of the selection process will be asked to give a guest lecture. Those interested in being considered for this position are asked to send their cv and a letter of motivation, including the contact details of two referees.
The deadline for applications is 1 March 2017. Interviews with selected candidates will take place 6 April 2017.Employment will become effective on 1 August 2017.
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