The Faculty of Humanities, Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) is looking for a
Assistant Professor in Practice and Theory of Design (0.4-0,5 Fte)
Vacancy number : 14116
The Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) is looking for an Assistant Professor in Practice and Theory of Design. ACPA is one of the seven institutes of Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities, originates from a partnership with the University of the Arts The Hague, and was the first place in the Netherlands for artists to do a PhD.
Key responsibilities
The new Assistent Professor in Practice and Theory of Design will take on the following responsibilities commensurate with career stage :
Selection criteria
The candidate we are seeking :
Furthermore :
Our Institute / Faculty
ACPA is a research institute of the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University and embodies the collaboration between Leiden University and the University of the Arts The Hague (the Royal Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Art). In addition to research in and through the arts, ACPA offers academic education for art students in The Hague and art education for students at Leiden University. More information about ACPA can be found on its website.
The Faculty of Humanities has a wealth of expertise in fields of art history, the arts, literature, linguistics, philosophy, history, religious studies, and area studies of virtually the entire world. The Faculty offers staff and students from the Netherlands and abroad an inspiring international working environment and opportunities for diversity and innovation. More detailed information can be found on the website of .
Terms and conditions
We offer a part-time (0,4 Fte or 0,5 Fte, 15-19 hours per week) post for the period of 18 months from 1 February 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of a permanent contract conditional on performance and funding. Salary range, depending on training and experience, is from € 4.332,- to € 5.929,- (pay scale 11 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) before tax per month, based on a full-time appointment.
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%), training and career development, and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model offers some freedom to assemble a personalised set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. There is a Dual Career Programme for international spouses; for further details, see The Dual Career Programme (DCP) - Universiteit Leiden.
Diversity and inclusion
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.
Within ACPA, we work to create a community in which diversity and inclusion are the guiding principles. We want the uniqueness of each individual to be recognized and therefore welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our institute.
Applications
Please submit online your application no later than 30 October 2023 via the blue button in our application system. Applicants should submit online :
Assistant Professor • Leiden, Netherlands