The successful candidate is expected to prepare, coordinate and teach new courses in the European Languages and Cultures programme, including courses in Russian on language, politics and society as well as Russian language instruction, research, and supervise undergraduate, graduate and PhD students. The candidate is expected to develop new ideas in research and education and acquire funding (independently or jointly with other colleagues) for future research. Ideally, areas of specialisation includes Political Discourse Analysis, focused on the Russian language and Russian-speaking societies and communities, either from a political science, sociolinguistic, sociological, anthropological or related perspective. We are especially interested in candidates with research and teaching experience on topics such as language ideologies and policies, migration, multilingualism, nationalism, and politico-cultural identities.

The selected candidate will work with other colleagues in the Chair groups of Language & Society and Politics & Society, organized within the European Languages and Cultures Department. This Department consists of three profiles: Language & Society, Politics & Society, and Literature & Culture. We seek an individual who can effectively teach about politics using discourse analytic approaches, thus integrating the Language & Society and Politics & Society profiles in interdisciplinary courses. The European Languages and Cultures Department consists of an interdisciplinary team of researchers collaborating with other programmes in the faculty and/or funded by externally raised funds and international guests-researchers.

The position will involve a teaching load of 60% (including administration) and 40% research. The call is open to candidates from background in linguistics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history or other related fields. The successful candidate should demonstrate his/her ability to connect effectively to ongoing research projects and contribute to the faculty’s excellence in teaching and research.

Candidates for the position must have:
• a PhD in Linguistics, Political Science, or other related fields
• a C2 or native level of Russian and an ability to teach Russian language courses and content courses in Russian
• interest in teaching interdisciplinary modules
• teaching experience at university level with relevant teaching qualifications (such as a BKO)
• excellent research qualities, as evidenced by a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
• ability to work both individually and in a (virtual) multidisciplinary team
• organisational competence and excellent communication skills
• a willingness to obtain research funding grants
• has a good command of Dutch and English or is willing to learn the language within two years. Non-Dutch candidates have knowledge after two years of Dutch to at least CEFR B2 level (for reading and listening). Dutch candidates have a sufficient knowledge of English (CEFR B2/C1 level for reading, listening, writing, speaking). Knowledge of Dutch or willingness to learn within a reasonable period of time is one of the conditions for tenure. The University provides language courses in Dutch and English
• ability to meet deadlines and produce work of a consistently high standards.

Fixed-term contract: 60 months.

The University of Groningen offers a salary for the Assistant Professor position depending on qualifications and work experience, with a minimum of € 3,637 (salary scale 11 Dutch Universities) to a maximum of € 5,656 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position. On top of this income, the candidate will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an annual bonus of 8.3%. The conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).
The appointment will initially be on a temporary basis for five years with the possibility of becoming a permanent position following a positive Results and Development assessment. Assessment for a permanent position is possible from the second year onwards.

The appointment will ideally begin in September 2019

The University of Groningen is an equal-opportunity employer and has adopted an active policy to increase the number of female scientists and members of under-represented groups. Therefore, female candidates and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Groningen provides career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen.

How to apply
You may apply for this position until 23 January 11:59 pm/ before 24 January 2019 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Applicants should fill in the application form and upload four PDF files:
1. The first file includes a letter of motivation
2. The second file includes a CV with a list of five self-selected “best papers” and the complete list of publications and the names and contact details of three referees
3. The third file includes a brief description of scientific interests and plans; a statement about teaching goals and experience (maximum two pages in total). This can be loaded under ”extra document” on the website
4. The fourth file includes an appropriate writing sample. This can be loaded under ”extra document” on the website.

The job interviews will be conducted in the first week of February 2019.

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Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is building on a longstanding tradition of four centuries. Its mission is to be an ambitious top-ranking faculty of arts with both education and high-quality research, with a strong international orientation, firmly rooted in the North of The Netherlands. The faculty creates and shares knowledge through outstanding education and high-quality research, benefitting to society. With more than 5000 students, the faculty is heavily involved in educating students, both Dutch and international. The faculty is a modern, broad and international institution, educating students to become forward-looking, articulate and independent academics.