Assistant Professor of Hispanic Literature and Culture

Employment 0.8 FTE

Gross monthly salary € 5,247 - € 6,737

Required background PhD

Organizational unit Faculty of Arts

Application deadline 05 May 2024

Are you passionate about Hispanic literature and culture? Do you thrive in interdisciplinary environments? And are you ready to inspire students, conduct cutting-edge research, and shape the future of our programme? Then join the Hispanic Studies section of Radboud University as an assistant professor!

The Hispanic Studies section of Radboud University is looking for an assistant professor of Hispanic literature and culture. As an assistant professor you will be part of the Hispanic Studies section of the department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the Faculty of Arts and participate in its educational programme on all levels.

You are an inspiring teacher with a strong international research profile who demonstrates a global perspective on current academic and societal developments and a proven interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. You will be teaching BA and MA courses in modern and contemporary literature and culture within the Global Hispanophone (in Spanish, English and Dutch), supervise students, participate in educational support activities such as tutoring, and actively contribute to the development of the curriculum. You will be closely involved with the organisation of the Hispanic Studies programme and assist in shaping its future trajectories.

Your research will be embedded in the Radboud Institute for Culture & History (RICH). You are a productive and active researcher who will contribute to RICH interdisciplinary research groups and RICH in general. Because of the research directions we are developing, affinity with the field of environmental humanities, gender studies, human rights, indigenous and/or migration studies would be an asset. You will seek external funding and will be active in public engagement activities. You will cooperate with academic staff in research activities and will participate in committees and/or project groups within the department, programme or faculty.

You will offer administrative and organisational services, such as collaborating in the organisation of cultural events of the Spanish programme as well as in various recruitment activities; you might also be invited to coordinate a Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme within the Faculty of Arts.

In this position, a standard part of your working hours is reserved for teaching (incl. administrative tasks) and for research (excl. additional research funding). The current teaching-research balance for assistant professors at the Faculty of Arts is 60%/40%. The Faculty of the Arts at Radboud University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially invited to apply.

Profile

• You should hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Spanish or Latin American Literature.
• You have a broad, transnational focus, including Transatlantic Hispanic Studies or the Global Hispanophone and your research has an interdisciplinary scope.
• You have a track record of international high-profile scholarly publications.
• You have an international network of contacts in academia and stakeholders in your field and the ambition to fulfil a leadership position in your field.
• You have the ability to attract external research funding and are keen to participate in RICH.
• You have demonstrable experience with and/or are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teaching; you are open to teaching Spanish, Latin American or Global Hispanophone literature and culture; language acquisition might also be a minor part of your teaching load.
• You have demonstrable experience in providing university education at different levels and have experience in the supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses.
• You have experience in teaching to non-native speakers on an academic level.
• You possess administrative and organisational skills, and you are a flexible, proactive person and a team player.
• You have native or near-native Spanish language skills.
• You hold a Dutch university teaching qualification (BKO), or are willing to obtain such a qualification within two years.
• You are proficient in English at Cambridge Certificate Level 3 or are prepared to acquire this proficiency  within one year.
• If Dutch is not your mother tongue, you are willing to learn Dutch and obtain level B2 after 1 year and level C1 in the following year.

We are

The Faculty of Arts is committed to producing knowledge with a significant scientific and social impact. With over 500 academic and support staff, we teach and conduct research in the fields of history and art, languages and cultures, and linguistics and communication, using innovative methodologies and working in close collaboration with each other. Our research is embedded in two research institutes: the Centre for Language Studies (CLS) and the Radboud Institute for Culture & History (RICH). We currently have approximately 2,500 students, enrolled in three departments: the Department of History, Art History and Classics, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and the Department of Language and Communication. We aim to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive world, which is why we especially seek applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skills that will be assets to our study programmes and research profiles.

Radboud University

At Radboud University, we aim to make an impact through our work. We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university. In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Will you also contribute to making the world a little better? You have a part to play.

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Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is committed to the development of knowledge with a strong scientific and social impact. With over 500 academic and support staff, we teach and conduct research in the fields of art, history, language, culture and communication, using innovative methodologies and collaborating closely across disciplines. Our research is embedded in two research institutes: the Centre for Language Studies (CLS) and the Radboud Institute for Culture & History (RICH). Approximately 2,500 students are currently enrolled with us across our three departments: the Department of History, Art History and Classics, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Department of Language and Communication. The faculty is characterised by a pleasant and open culture with various opportunities for the professional development of our staff.

We offer

• We will give you a temporary employment contract of one year with the prospect of an indefinite contract.
• Your salary within salary scale 12 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. 
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service. The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 

Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Practical information and applying

You can apply no later than 4 May 2024 only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Prof. Brigitte Adriaensen. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application.

The first interviews will take place on Tuesday 14 May. Any second interview will take place on Friday 24 May. You will preferably start your employment on 1 August.

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