Call for Applications
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPATIAL APPROACHES TO DIGITAL HUMANITIES (TENURE TRACK)
VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM
Due by 9 June 2023
The Department of Art & Culture, History, and Antiquity at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, is looking for a specialist who combines expertise in the spatial digital methods and techniques with the historical sciences, in particular archaeology, heritage studies, history, or art history. We are interested both in the representation of the past in the present and the use of spatial digital methods and techniques in research into and management of the past. The successful candidate will contribute to the broadening and strengthening of the department’s profile in digital humanities by develop his/her own line of teaching and research in the spatial approaches to the past.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The appointee will contribute to shaping research and teaching in the field of Digital Archaeology and Heritage. He or she will incorporate digital spatial analysis such as GIS and/or network analysis into teaching within the history, archaeology, heritage studies and/or art history programs. In addition, the appointee is expected to reflect critically on the representations of the past and on the use of spatial digital methods and techniques in the historical sciences and to cooperate with colleagues in teaching and research. He or she will help train a new generation of students competent in digital spatial analysis who can contribute to digital heritage management, co-design, predictive modelling, or digital science communication in the field of historical sciences.
Your duties
creating a stimulating learning environment for students of all levels (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD)
conducting innovative research and publishing its results in relevant national and international forums
strengthening spatial digital humanities within the historical sciences
applying for and acquiring external research funding
REQUIREMENTS
PhD preferably in archaeology, heritage studies, history, or art or architectural history; integrated use of spatial digital methods is a plus
experience with application of spatial digital methods in research within the historical sciences, ability to incorporate these methods into the curriculum, and active understanding of the impact of spatial digital approaches on the humanities
research output appropriate to the level of the position, demonstrated by publication record where appropriate
relevant teaching experience within one of the aforementioned fields, supported by good evaluations
in possession of the Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or equivalent, or willing to obtain this within the foreseeable future
excellent command of English (near-native fluency). International candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of Dutch within two years and will be supported in doing so
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until June 9, 2023.
Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.
Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
Name: Professor Jan Paul Crielaard
Position: Full Professor
E-mail: j.p.crielaard@vu.nl