Job Faculty of Arts - (Senior) Lecturer/Assistant Professor Ancient History (1,0 fte)

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands announces the vacancy of a permanent full-time position in Ancient History at the level of (Senior) Lecturer/Assistant Professor. We are looking for an inspiring teacher and excellent researcher in the field of Greek history. The Ancient History section has a strong research profile: current interests are the political, cultural and social history of the Greek world in the Hellenistic and Roman imperial periods (Prof. O.M. van Nijf), political and religious history, and historiography of Late Antiquity (Dr. J.W. Drijvers); social and economic history of the Roman Republic and early Empire (Dr. W. Jongman).

Job description
We are looking for a candidate who will complement our current interest in the field of Greek history. The candidate will contribute actively to the ancient history courses within the BA and MA programmes of History, Classics as well as in the interdisciplinary Research MA Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

The candidate has:
- a PhD in Ancient History
- a profile in the field of Greek history of the Classical period, with a special interest in political, cultural and religious history
- a research profile that fits within the local and national research institutes in which ancient history participates (local: CRASIS: interdisciplinary studies in culture, religion and society of the ancient world ; Kossmann-Institute history of politics; national OIKOS: National Research School for Classics )
- affinitity with interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research
- ability to perform teaching duties outside the own specialisation, and willingness to develop this
- excellent research potential (preferably evident from post-doctoral experience, international orientation, publications, and plans for future research projects)
- fluency in English as well as in at least one other modern language
- excellent social, communicative skills, collegial attitude in sharing administrative tasks.

The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience starting from a minimum of € 3,195 gross per month (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 4,970 gross per month (salary scale 12) for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end-of-year gratification and participation in a pension scheme for employees. This is a tenure position; the decision on tenure will be taken on the basis of a formal assessment after two years.

The starting date for this appointment is August 1st, 2010 (with the prospect of starting teaching from September 1st, 2010).

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in this field, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates of non-Dutch origin are expected to Master the Dutch language within a two-year time span.

Prof.dr. O.M. van Nijf, chair in Ancient History
+31 50 3636968,
o.m.van.nijf@rug.nl
Wim Slik, coordinator of the Department
w.k.h.slik@rug.nl
National OIKOS: National Research School for Classics
CRASIS
Kossmann-Institute history of politics