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Job Announcement Junior Professorships in the Study of Culture International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany) __________________________________________________ The International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC) at Justus Liebig University in Giessen invites applications for 2 Junior Professorships in the Study of Culture a) focus: cultural theory reference number: 5-19/07 b) focus: cultural history reference number: 4-20/07 The post will be for three years in the first instance, and the successful candidate will be offered civil servant status (professorial grade W1). Depending on performance, the appointee will be offered a three-year extension. Responsibilities: The positions involve - contributing to the GCSCs research profile - teaching two courses per semester in the context of the GCSCs curriculum for PhD students - organising (international) conferences in accordance with the GCSCs academic programme - active participation in the GCSCs research training programme - cooperating with the GCSCs Executive Board - mentoring PhD students. Requirements: We seek candidates who have completed a first-rate PhD degree in one of the GCSCs academic subjects (for position a) or a first-rate PhD degree with a focus on cultural history (for position b). For both positions, candidates must have a current interdisciplinary research project that fits the GCSC research profile. Any previous employment in the German university system before or after taking the PhD should not have exceeded six years. Candidates must have fluency in English and German. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. International experience and experience with third-party funding is advantageous. Applicants should send a letter stating their interests and qualifications, a CV, an application form, copies of their degree certificates, a list of publications, a record of experience in university teaching, a 10-page outline of their research project and a 5-page proposal sketching their projected contributions to the GCSCs research training programme directly to: The President of Justus Liebig University Giessen, Ludwigstrasse 23, D-35390 Giessen. Applications must be received by May 25, 2007, and should indicate the reference number. Justus Liebig University aims at employing more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be favoured. If you have questions concerning the positions, please contact <[email protected]>. Website: http://www.uni-giessen.de/graduiertenzentrum Applications should be directed to: The President of Justus Liebig University Giessen Ludwigstrasse 23 D-35390 Giessen Germany __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
