→ Apply until 19/08/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
→ Department LW17 - Art, music and theatre sciences
→ AAP temporary appointment - 30%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202507/LW17/PA/003
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 assist in the practice-based teaching at the department (i.e. organization, counselling and assessment of practical exercises and excursions), in particular for the field of applied or decorative arts and design 19th-21st century, specifically the following annual and biennial courses: Historisch Interieur en Design (Historic Interiors and Design), Onderzoeksvaardigheden II (Research Skills II) and Fashion & Textiles. You are also responsible for the practical organisation of the annual Studiedag Historisch Interieur en Design (Study Day on Historical Interiors and Design). Heavy points in terms of workload are situated at the start of each semester, during the examination periods and in the run-up to the study day.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Art History. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
- You are involved in other professional activities and/or you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of the practice-based teaching at the department
- You are interested in a teaching assignment in the field concerned
- You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
- You have a broad knowledge of the applied/decorative arts and design of the 19th-21st centuries
- You have a good knowledge of the Belgian museum, art and design world.
- You have an excellent command of Dutch, both in written and spoken form.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a 3-year appointment, which may be renewed indefinitely for five years at a time. Attention: You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University
- Your appointment will start on 1 December 2025 at the earliest
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 (per year for a full-time employment), 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 in pdf format
- 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
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 Marjan Sterckx ([email protected]) or Prof Maude Bass-Krueger ([email protected])
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36
