Associate professor Modern History

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Associate Professor

Associate professor Modern History

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The Chairgroup Modern history offers an UHD-vacancy, aligned with the UFO profile, and with a profile in education. 

Faculty of Arts
Solliciteer uiterlijk: 25 October 2026 23:59 Dutch local time
0.8 - 1 fte
€6.764 - €8.199

Associate professor Modern History

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What are you going to do?

The candidate has an innovative, original and future-orientated researchline which is internationally recognized, and responds to interdisciplinary research questions with societal relevance. The candidate’s research is accessible and impactful for broader audiences (also beyond academia). Research excellence and leadership is also visible in externally funded research projects as well as in the successful completion of PhD supervision.

Who are you?

We expect the candidate to have a proven track record in high-quality teaching as well as in innovative teaching leadership. The candidate must have experience with teaching courses in Dutch as well as English in Modern History including Dutch Modern Cultural and Political History.  In addition the candidate has a track record of leadership in teaching as is evidenced by the coordination of large courses, the setting up of novel initiatives in changing curricula, and in anticipating new challenges, such as the use of AI in teaching. We particularly ask a creative and pragmatic approach to change, an ability to get others on board with changing policies and a supportive and coaching attitude towards colleagues. Excellence in high-quality research is also required. At the level of administration, the candidate has a track record of administrative leadership as evidenced through the membership of administrative boards in service of the faculty. 

What can you expect from us?

  • In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 6.764 up to a maximum of € 8.199 (salary scale 13) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
  • 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
  • End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • An open-ended contract.
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Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

De Faculteit der Letteren is een grote dynamische faculteit in het hart van de stad Groningen. Ruim 5.500 studenten en 900 medewerkers werken er elke dag aan de grenzen van het weten. De faculteit heeft een gevarieerd onderwijsaanbod, dat bestaat uit 16 bacheloropleidingen en meer dan 40 masterprogramma’s. Op internationaal gebied vindt er onderzoek plaats op het gebied van archeologie, cultuurstudies, geschiedenis, internationale betrekkingen, journalistiek, letter- en taalkunde. Wil je meer weten over de Faculteit der Letteren? Kijk dan op rug.nl/let. 

The position is in the chairgroup Modern History, which is part of Cluster 4.

Application procedure

Step 1: Jouw sollicitatie

Nadat je jouw sollicitatie hebt ingediend, ontvang je een bevestiging per mail.

Step 2: Selectie

De selectiecommissie beoordeelt je sollicitatie en laat je zo spoedig mogelijk weten of je wordt uitgenodigd voor een gesprek.

Step 3: Eerste gesprek

We leren elkaar graag beter kennen tijdens een eerste gesprek, dat zowel online als op locatie kan plaatsvinden.

Step 4: Tweede gesprek en mogelijk assessment of gastcollege

Mogelijk plannen we nog een tweede gesprek met je in. Dit gesprek kan, afhankelijk van de functie, worden aangevuld met een assessment of gastcollege.

Step 5: Het arbeidsvoorwaardengesprek

Na een positief gesprek, nemen we samen de arbeidsvoorwaarden door. Als alles rond is, heten we je van harte welkom bij de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application:

  • CV.
  • Cover letter.
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Do you have any questions or need more information?

Information about applying

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Acquisition is not appreciated.

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP Application Code.

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