Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.
Faculty 07: History and Cultural Studies / Institute of Art History and Musicology
Academic staff member in Art History
Full-time (100 %)
The Department of Art History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz with currently four professorships represents the discipline in its full width from the
Middle Ages to the present in all genres with an interdisciplinary and transregional orientation. The advertised position complements teaching, research and administration. The teaching duties of 8 SWS cover introductory courses as well as in-depth seminars and other teaching formats. In addition, permanent responsibilities include study advice, support for international students and administration.
Your tasks:
■ Collaboration in research according to the orientation of the department
■ Teaching in the area of introductory courses of the Bachelor’s degree programme, seminars of the Master’s degree programme and other course formats in the scope of 8 SWS
■ Advising, especially in the Bachelor’s degree programme and international students
■ Supervision of final examinations and examination coordination
■ Work in the administration, budget management of the Department of Art History
■ Student recruitment
■ Academic organisation and communication
Your profile:
In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of th Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.
■ Excellent university degree in art history or a related field (Master level)
■ A very good doctorate in a field relevant to the position
■ Post-graduation full-time work experience of at least,2.5 years
■ A strong academic profile related to the Institute’s areas of expertise
■ Several years of teaching experience in B.A. and M.A. seminars in art history with a proven teaching profile
Desirable are:
■ Interest in methodological questions and the history of art historical scholarship
■ Experience in the field of digital humanities
■ Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
■ Experience in administration and budgetin
What we have to offer:
■ Stimulating international and interdisciplinary, working environment
■ Collegial cooperation in a committed team
■ Jobticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
■ Extensive human resources development offer
The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled from 01/11/2024 on. The position is permanent.
JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.
We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.
Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.
Submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, relevant (work) certificates (with German recognition if applicable)] until 22/09/2024, preferably via the „Apply now“ button.
For questions and further information please contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gregor Wedekind:
gregor.wedekind@uni-mainz.de
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