→ Apply until 08/10/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
→ Department LW22 - Translation, Interpreting and Communication
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202408/LW22/DA/010
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
- You will spend 70% of your assignment on academic research in the domain of educational technologies and/or artificial intelligence, applied to academic language teaching and the broader field of the language professional.
- You spend 30% of your time organizing educational support initiatives on these topics, in the form of reports, workshops and training sessions, aimed at teachers and/or students.
- You closely follow the evolutions in the development of educational technologies and artificial intelligence and act as a filter to recommend the best tools for specific language-related tasks. Your research enables you to explore didactic and technological possibilities to tailor tools specifically to the needs of students, teachers and alumni of the Applied Language Studies programmes.
- You supervise bachelor papers and master dissertations.
- You will provide support in writing research projects and coaching PhD students within the field of educational technologies and AI.
- If you meet the formal criteria, you will submit an application for a postdoctoral fellowship at the FWO.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree. Your PhD preferably dealt with a topic related to the field of (language-related) educational technologies and artificial intelligence.
- For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
- You have already conducted high-level academic research within the requested field, applied to academic language teaching and/or the broader field of the language professional.
- You have relevant publications in international academic journals and proceedings of high-profile conferences which rely on experts for the evaluation of submitted papers.
- You are familiar with the objectives and content of the Applied Language Studies programmes.
- Knowledge of several languages taught in the programme is recommended.
- You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
- Having positively evaluated teaching experience at academic level is recommended.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 3 years. The appointment cannot be renewed
- Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
- Your appointment will start on 1 January 2025 at the earliest
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
- In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required
- A research proposal (max. 1500 words) in which you outline your vision regarding the position, including a concrete research and publication plan.
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Veronique Hoste (veronique.hoste@UGent.be)
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36