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Assistant Professor of Anthropology
<https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Anthropology/745961102/?fbclid=IwAR323jA29nFj4oilm8oXajglX7JTAw14OQCZHoopbgnhsWvr0gBRdDEjPwc>
Faculteit/Dienst:  Faculteit der Maatschappij- & Gedragswetenschappen
Opleidingsniveau:  Gepromoveerd
Functie type:  Wetenschappelijk Personeel
Sluitingsdatum:  15 May 2022
Vacaturenummer:  8800

The *Department of Anthropology
<https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/disciplines/anthropology/anthropology.html>*
 is one of the largest departments of anthropology in Europe with an
excellent reputation in both research and teaching. The Department
currently has an opening for an assistant professor of Anthropology with a
specialization in the anthropology of race and postcoloniality, the
anthropology of health, care and the body, anthropology of reproduction,
and/or medical anthropology. This position is embedded in the programme
group *Health, Care and the Body
<https://aissr.uva.nl/content/research-groups/health-care-and-the-body/health-care-and-the-body.html>*
.



What are you going to do



As assistant professor and member of the department you will:



   - contribute to the broad and diverse teaching and research profile of
   anthropology in Amsterdam through participation in the educational programs
   and by publishing and participating in international research networks;
   - develop and coordinate courses at BSc and MSc level in the general
   field of anthropology, and in particular in the anthropology of race and
   postcoloniality, the anthropology of health, care and the body,
   anthropology of reproduction, and/or medical anthropology;
   - teach general, specialist and methodological courses in the BSc, MSc,
   Research Master’s and PhD-programmes of our department, and supervising
   undergraduate and graduate students;
   - develop, carry out and supervise anthropological research at a high
   academic level, develop a line of research in collaboration with staff
   members and other researchers working at the department;
   - acquire and help to acquire external funding for research (also
   alongside junior researchers);
   - engage in activities in the public sphere and in other arenas outside
   academia;
   - carry out administrative tasks;
   - contribute to a fair and collegial working atmosphere in the
   department.



What do we require



You have:



   - a PhD degree and preferably experience as a postdoctoral researcher or
   junior faculty member;
   - general knowledge of the field of anthropology and affinity with
   debates on race, racism and decoloniality;
   - a proven record of high-quality teaching at BSc and/or MSc level, and
   a strong commitment to teaching;
   - a strong track record in ethnographic research;
   - the ability to acquire research funding from external sources (e.g.
   Netherlands’ Organization for Scientific Research, the European Research
   Council, or other research councils, European Union, or other national and
   international funding agencies);
   - the willingness to develop expertise in one of the following areas
   which are important for our teaching programs: material semiotics and STS,
   race and postcolonial/decolonial theory, mental health, applied
   anthropology or other specializations within the broader anthropology of
   the body;
   - a commitment to supervise PhD students;
   - a commitment to public anthropological engagement with non-academic
   actors;
   - the Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification or Senior Teaching
   Qualification (or foreign equivalents), or the willingness to acquire such
   a qualification on the short term;
   - excellent knowledge of spoken and written English;
   - working proficiency in the Dutch language or the willingness to
   develop it within the first two years of employment.



We especially welcome applications from scholars with a minority background
and/or from the global south.



You are:



   - creative and innovative in your work;
   - intellectually curious and eager to learn;
   - willing and able to carry out administrative tasks.



Our offer



We offer permanent employment upon a satisfactory evaluation following a
temporary employment contract of a maximum of 18 months with a probationary
period of two months. If you already have (had) an employment contract with
the UvA, we offer permanent employment upon a satisfactory evaluation
following a temporary employment contract of a maximum of 12 months. The
employment contract will be for 38 hours per week. Preferred starting date
is 1 September 2022.



For this position the University Job Classification profile 'Universitair
Docent 2' applies. Depending on relevant work experience the gross monthly
salary, based on fulltime employment of 38 hours per week, ranges between
€3,821 and  €5,230, in keeping with salary scale 11, as per the *Collective
<https://www.vsnu.nl/nl_NL/cao-universiteiten.html> Labour Agreement of
Dutch Universities <https://www.vsnu.nl/nl_NL/cao-universiteiten.html>*. We
additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including a
8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.



We will put together a curriculum which will also include the opportunity
to attend training courses and both national and international events. The
UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and
education.



*What else do we offer*



   - a position in which initiative and input are highly valued;
   - an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues;
   - an inspiring academic and international working environment in the
   heart of Amsterdam.



About us



The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands,
with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub
with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are
all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.

A challenging work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for
individual initiative and development within an inspiring
organization. The *social
and behavioral sciences
<https://www.uva.nl/faculteit/faculteit-der-maatschappij-en-gedragswetenschappen/organisatie-en-contact/werken-bij-de-fmg/fmg.html>*
 play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by
the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.



The *Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
<https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences.html>*
 (FMG) is the largest social-science educational and research institution
in the Netherlands. The *Department of Anthropology
<https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/disciplines/anthropology/anthropology.html>*
 is one of the Departments in the FMG. Research and education are carried
out by special institutes. The College of Social Sciences and the Graduate
School for the Social Sciences are responsible for the undergraduate and
graduate teaching programmes in the social sciences. Research takes place
under the aegis of the *Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research
<https://aissr.uva.nl/about/about.html>* (AISSR), a multidisciplinary
research institute, the biggest one of its kind in the Netherlands and
possibly in Europe. The broad scope and pluralism of our education and
research programmes are inspired by and reflect a strong degree of
internationalisation.



Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about *working at
<https://www.uva.nl/over-de-uva/werken-bij-de-uva/werken-bij-de-uva>* the
University of Amsterdam.



Questions



Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please
contact:

   - Oskar Verkaaik, Department Chair, *[log in to unmask]
   <[log in to unmask]>*



Job Application



Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? If so, we look forward to
receiving your application by 15 May 2022. You may apply online by using
the link below.



Applications should include the following material bundled in a single .pdf
(not zipped):

   - a concise statement of motivation (800 words max.);
   - a full academic Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications;
   - a statement outlining your research plans (500 words max.);
   - contact information for two academic references (no letters of
   recommendation).



We will invite potential candidates for interviews within two weeks after
the closing date.





*The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a
spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking
questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.*



*If you encounter Error GBB451, reach out to our HR Department
<https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/applicants/error-gbb451/error-gbb451>
directly.
They will gladly help you continue your application.*



*No agencies please.*

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