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Just a few days until the deadline!

Dear colleagues,

below you find the description for a job opening that may be of interest to
some of you. Although the focus is on psychology, it could be interesting
to those working crossdisciplinary from fields such as anthropology. I
would be grateful if you can forward this to any networks and contacts that
you think might be interested. To apply, follow this link:
http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/ov
erview?details=00347-02S0005R4P

deadline is 18th of September
Job description

The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Groningen,
seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (UD) in the field of psychology and
culture whose research also includes religion as a factor in
(psychological) health and wellbeing (0.8 fte). The position will involve
50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% administration. The position will be
located within the Department of Comparative Study of Religion.

The candidate will contribute to the teaching programme (BA, MA, and
research master's level), especially in relation to the theme of Religion,
health and wellbeing (a MA track with this theme is currently under
development). This will include (contribution to) courses such as:
‘illness, possession and healing,’ ‘psychology of religion,’ or ‘spiritual
care,’ as well as thesis and placement supervision. We are particularly
interested in candidates who have experience in teaching and researching in
culturally diverse settings, who are not afraid to question, adapt and
develop the basic categories they work with cross-culturally, and who have
experience working in a cross-disciplinary setting. Your research will
contribute to the Centre for Religion, Health and Wellbeing that will be
established in the course of 2018.

Part of the teaching will focus on training and supervising students who
will work in the field of spiritual care. For this reason, we will give
preference to candidates who have experience in teaching group dynamics and
conversational techniques in clinical settings, or who have the ability and
motivation to learn how to teach these skills.

Early career scholars are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications

The following criteria will be important in the selection process. The
candidate should:

   - hold a PhD degree in psychology, religious studies, anthropology or a
   closely related discipline
   - have a research focus on psychology, culture and religion
   - be able to teach basic psychological theories
   - be able to teach on the role of religion and culture in health and
   wellbeing
   - have a track record of international peer-reviewed publications
   - have teaching experience at university level
   - have capacity for success or demonstrated success in the acquisition
   of research funding
   - have a demonstrable interest in interdisciplinary cooperation
   - have organisational competence, a proactive attitude and good
   communication skills.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary for an assistant professor
dependent on qualifications and work experience, with a minimum of € 3,475
(scale 11 Dutch Universities) to a maximum of € 5,405 (scale 12) gross per
month for a full-time position. On top of that 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 be on a temporary basis
initially for 5 years, with the strong ambition of making the position
permanent. In the fifth year the Faculty Board will decide on this,
depending on the performance of the appointee and the position of the
faculty.

Deadlines and procedures
Job interviews will be held on 7 and 8 November 2017. Shortlisted
applicants will be notified before 1 October 2017 and will be expected to
be in Groningen for both days of the interviews. Travel and accommodation
will be arranged and reimbursed.

Date of entry into employment: 1 February 2018, or as soon as possible.

Application requirements
Interested candidates should submit a complete application composed of:

   - a letter of motivation, addressing the above criteria
   - a complete CV with a list of publications and with names and contact
   details of three referees
   - a PDF of three self-selected representative papers
   - a brief description (maximum two pages) of research interests and
   plans.

How to apply
You may apply for this position until 18 September 2017, 11.59 PM (Dutch
local time) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the
advertisement on the university website).
The application should be uploaded electronically in PDF format with all
the credentials in separate attachments. Applications with missing
credentials will not be taken into consideration.

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.
Information

For information you can contact:

   - Dr Peter Berger, Head of the Department of Comparative Study of
   Religion, [log in to unmask]
   - Dr Kim Knibbe, [log in to unmask]

(please do not use for applications)
Kim Knibbe, PhD
Associate Professor Sociology and Anthropology of Religion
dept Comparative Study of Religion
Oude Boteringestraat 38
9712 GK Groningen
the Netherlands
+31503634585

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