Associate professor of aesthetics and culture

BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

The School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for the position of associate professor of aesthetics and culture based at the Department of Art History, Aesthetics & Culture and Museology.

The appointment is full time and tenured and begins on 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their personal background.

The position
Aesthetics and Culture is an interdisciplinary research community and study programme with a focus on the interdependencies of artistic and cultural practices, everyday aesthetics, cultural and creative industries, cultural institutions and policies in modern and contemporary society. As an associate professor, you will contribute to strengthening Aesthetics and Culture’s focus on the role of the fields of cultural and artistic practices in addressing societal challenges and/or on the values and ecologies of everyday culture, publicly funded culture, and cultural and creative industries. We expect that the applicant's research is solidly founded on state-of-the-art cultural theory and analysis.

The successful applicant will primarily be expected to teach on the BA and MA degree programmes in Aesthetics and Culture.

A majority of Aesthetics and Culture’s graduates find employment within the artistic, cultural and creative sectors; others build careers in adjacent fields.

A common thread in our pedagogical philosophy is the ambition to encourage students’ creative and societal agency when working with art and culture. The preferred applicant shares this ambition, which should be documented in their academic qualifications and/or practical experience.

In sum, we are looking for an innovative and dedicated applicant who will enhance the research and teaching profiles of the department nationally and internationally as well as contribute to Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of research, teaching and supervision, talent development and knowledge exchange.

Research
We are looking for an innovative and dedicated applicant who has produced theoretical and empirical research at an international level on the societal role of artistic and cultural practices, everyday aesthetics, cultural creative industries, cultural institutions and policies.

The successful applicant will be expected to pursue their own avenues of research within this field and hence contribute to the further development of international academic knowledge and methodologies as well as to the core curriculum of the degree programmes in Aesthetics and Culture. In addition, the applicant is expected to take part in interdisciplinary work with other units at Aarhus University. Preference will be given to applicants whose work demonstrates theoretical, analytical and practical expertise in the societal role and value of art and culture related to two or more of the following areas:

• the conditions, practices and role of cultural and societal entrepreneurship and/or cultural and creative industries
• the methodologies and metrics within the field of the societal value of art and culture
• the role of art and culture in democracy, intercultural encounters and social cohesion and tensions
• the role of art and culture for health, well-being or sustainability.

The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with colleagues on the degree programmes in Aesthetics & Culture in the development of innovative and practice-oriented perspectives on the field of study. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to research communities and activities at the department, the university and beyond by publishing research internationally and by applying for external research funding for new collaborative research projects with internal and external partners.Teaching and supervision

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in curriculum development, including the application of innovative teaching methods such as collaborative student involvement. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience of problem- and project-oriented, interdisciplinary and team-based teaching as well as with the development of new teaching modules, courses and degree programmes. The successful applicant will also be expected to teach relevant culture-oriented courses at other departments within the school.

The successful applicant will be expected to supervise and help develop the careers of early-career researchers as well as recruiting and supervising PhD students and participating in the development and implementation of PhD courses within the field of Aesthetics & Culture.

Students of the degree programmes in Aesthetics & Culture are primarily taught in Danish, but given the international focus of the school’s degree programmes, the successful applicant will be expected to teach in English as well as Danish.

Knowledge exchange
It is expected that the successful applicant will engage in knowledge exchange, for instance in terms of research collaboration with private companies, government consultancy, collaboration with civil society, and the public dissemination of knowledge.

The successful applicant will have excellent opportunities to engage in relevant collaborative initiatives with partners inside and outside Aarhus University.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD degree or must document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to Aesthetics & Culture as well as teaching and research experience commensurate with that attained through an assistant professorship.

Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:

• an internationally oriented research profile, as documented by a strong international peer-reviewed research publication record within Aesthetics & Culture, especially those fields that are related to the areas mentioned above
• experience of participation in research projects as well as national and international research networks
• experience of knowledge exchange
• teaching and supervision competences and experience at BA and MA level, preferably including curriculum development, documented in a teaching portfolio
• completion of a teacher-training programme designed for university teaching or an equivalent qualification.

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document:

• time spent abroad working at one or more internationally recognised research institutions
• experience of applying for external research funding.

Finally, applicants are asked to provide a research plan for the next three to five years as well as stating how they see themselves and the department contributing to future research developments within the field.

Please note that applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum eight) as well as a teaching portfolio (or equivalent documentation of teaching experience and qualifications) will not be considered.

Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.Work environment
Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. You can read more about family and work-life balance in Denmark.International applicants
International applicants are encouraged to read about the attractive working conditions and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service and an AU Expat Partner Programme. You can also find information about the taxation aspects of international researchers’ employment by AU.

An appointee who does not speak Danish will be required to acquire proficiency in Danish equivalent to level B2 (CEFR) in order to handle tasks, including administrative and managerial responsibilities and to participate fully in the activities of the School of Communication and Culture within approximately three years of commencing the appointment. These tasks include, but are not limited to, teaching and examining students, reading work-related texts and participating in meetings and collegial gatherings in Danish.

The department
The place of employment is the Department of Art History, Aesthetics & Culture and Museology, Langelandsgade 139, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Aesthetics and Culture is a part of the Department of Art History, Aesthetics & Culture and Museology and has ten permanent staff members and 10-12 postdocs and PhD students. Aesthetics & Culture at Aarhus University has a pronounced and significant international profile and a robust research network. The staff contribute to several of the school’s research programmes, for example Cultural Transformations and Contemporary Aesthetics and Technology, and to research centres.

Prospective applicants are invited to view the department’s website.School of Communication and Culture
The school is a part of the Faculty of Arts. You will find information about the school and its research programmes, departments, and diverse activities on its website.

Contact
For further information about the position, please contact the Head of Department, Lise Skytte Jakobsen, kunlsj@cc.au.dk.

If you need help uploading your application or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Arts HR support by email: hsi@au.dk.

Qualification requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities
Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).

• Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .
• Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.

The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and no more than eight examples of academic production (mandatory). Please upload this material electronically along with your application.

 

INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

Aarhus Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

-Arbejdsgiver:

Aarhus Universitet, Nordre Ringgade 1, 8000 Aarhus C

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 14-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

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