University of Göttingen: professor in culturesand materiality of knowledge
The University of Göttingen is currently inviting
applications for a Professorship in the Cultures and Materiality of Knowledge
(W2 tenure-track). The position is initially available for a five year period
and may be extended into a permanent professorship following a positive
evaluation.
We are looking for a professor with expertise in the
research and teaching of knowledge cultures, with particular emphasis on the
materiality of knowledge, as exemplified by the Göttingen academic collections.
The successful candidate will manage the recently established research centre,
which will serve as a focal point for future projects in knowledge research in
close cooperation with respective departments, groups and colleagues at the
University of Göttingen.
The candidate is further expected to take a leading role
in the development and setting up of the doctoral programme 'Material Cultures
of Knowledge', which includes teaching duties of 4 semester hours a week,
predominantly in the above mentioned doctoral programme. In addition, the
professor will work in close association with the Göttingen Institute of
Advanced Study, the Lichtenberg Kolleg and join collaborative efforts to
establish a museum dedicated to the representation of knowledge cultures and
the world of scholarship, drawing on the University's rich academic
collections.
Focal points in research and teaching should be
demonstrated in the following areas:
- the history of the sciences and humanities (18th-21th
century)
- the theory and history of material and knowledge
cultures
In addition, experience in the following areas is
advantageous:
- theories and cultural practices of academic collections
- exhibitions and outreach activities.
Applicants must have an outstanding Ph.D. in a related
discipline and demonstrate other scholarly achievements, such as those acquired
within the framework of a junior professorship or habilitation. In addition,
applicants should demonstrate teaching experience in related fields, such as
the history of science, study of material culture, art history, literature,
anthropology, cultural studies, etc. Further information about the position is
available at the following website:
We explicitly welcome applications from abroad. As an
equal opportunity employer, the University of Göttingen places particular
emphasis on fostering career opportunities for female scholars and therefore
strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Under certain circumstances,
part-time employment is possible. Candidates with disabilities who are equally
qualified for the position will receive special consideration.
Please submit your application including a curriculum
vitae, a detailed representation of training, academic history, previous
employment, teaching experience, and a list of publications within six weeks
after publication of this advertisement. Applications should be addressed to:
Präsidentin der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Prof.
Dr. Ulrike Beisiegel Wilhelmsplatz 1
37073 Göttingen