Associate Professorship in Old Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen

The Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen, invites applicants for a position as Associate Professor in Old Testament studies to be filled by 1 August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description
The candidate should demonstrate an active research agenda within the Old Testament studies and document high level of the implied language skills.

The position will be located in the Section of Biblical Exegesis. The Section studies the formative writings of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, in the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Qur’an. These scriptures and related literature, especially the Dead Sea Scrolls, are studied both separately and in terms of their interrelationship (see https://teol.ku.dk/english/dept/abe/. The Section has a record of participating in the production and revision of Danish Bible translation.

In recent years, the Section has developed a strategic focus on various topics of central importance to the study of the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Qur’an. Notably, research has focused on apocalypticism and eschatology, on the Dead Sea Scrolls, and on migration and diaspora studies. Moreover, the Section has a strong focus on biblical languages as well as Qur’anic Arabic and related ancient Near Eastern languages (e.g., Akkadian, Ugaritic, Coptic), the materiality of ancient texts, and translations (ancient and modern). The Section wishes both to develop these areas further and to explore new research options. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to one or more of these fields, to relate his or her research to one or more of them, or to engage in a constructive dialogue with them from a different scholarly vantage point.

The position involves commitment to take an active part in the Faculty’s research environment and research-based teaching, including examination and supervision related to the theology programmes at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, open programmes and any new areas of study. The teaching obligation is five (5) hours per week on average. Teaching, examination and supervision at BA and MA levels take place in Danish.

The candidate should actively be willing to attempt to attract funding and managing research projects as well as be willing to partake in any other administrative tasks at section and faculty level.

Qualification requirements
Qualifications are specified further below:

In terms of research qualifications, the successful applicant must have a PhD degree or the equivalent within Old Testament Studies. The successful candidate should also demonstrate:

• An active and recognized research profile in Old Testament Studies, incl. academic prizes
• An articulated vision and strategy for Old Testament and Biblical Studies
• A considerable number of peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals and/or books or anthologies
• Participation in national and international academic networks and conferences, primarily with own contributions
• Be able to present a five year research plan

In terms of teaching, the applicant should demonstrate:

• Considerable teaching experience, including examinations and experience with practical course development that incorporates knowledge of learning, teaching and didactics
• A teaching portfolio that documents teaching experience and reflections on teaching skills

In terms of societal impact, the applicant should demonstrate:

• Experience of communicating research to relevant stakeholders, including students
• Collaboration with private and/or public organisations

In terms of organisational contribution, the applicant should render probable:

• A collegiate spirit and commitment to collaboration and relationship-building
• Participation in interdisciplinary collaboration within the Faculty of Theology as well as other faculties

In terms of research funds and recognition of academic merit, the applicant should demonstrate:

• Experience of applying for (and, if applicable, managing) research funds
• Ability to obtain academic grants and prizes

According to the language policy of UCPH, it is expected that associate professors with an international background are able to contribute to teaching in Danish after 3-6 years, including grading and supervising students.

Further details about the qualification requirements for assistant professor can be found in the ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2019: https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/videregaende-uddannelse/personaleforhold-pa-de-videregaende-uddannelsesinstitutioner/overenskomster-aftaler-og-stillingsstrukturer/MinisterialOrderno.1443of11December2019onJobStructureforAcademicStaffatUniversities.pdf

Further information on the Faculty is linked at https://teol.ku.dk/english/

Find more information for recognising merit for associate professors here: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Terms of employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at DKK 40,108 + a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

A special tax scheme is offered to researchers recruited abroad, http://ism.ku.dk

If you consider applying from abroad, you may find useful information on how it is to work in Denmark and at UCPH: http://ism.ku.dk and http://nyidanmark.dk/en-us/frontpage.htm

Application
Applications must be submitted via the electronic application system. Click on ‘Apply for position’ button below to be taken to the online application form.

The application can be submitted in Danish or English, and should be addressed to Dean Carsten Selch Jensen.

The application must include the following enclosures:

• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages; applicants are encouraged to consult UCPH criteria for recognising merit (https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/)
• Curriculum vitae
• Documentation of the applicant’s education and employment (all relevant certificates)
• Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed (uploaded) publications must be marked with*
• Research plan. An outline of planned research activities, including description of the planned contribution to the Section’s research areas (max. 3 pages)
• Documentation for teaching qualifications (teaching portfolio if applicable. For more information regarding teaching portfolio, please see the related link to portfolio guidelines: http://uddannelseskvalitet.ku.dk/quality-assurance-of-study-programmes/university-guidelines/pedagogic-basis-and-guidelines/Uni_guideline_teaching_portfolio_appointing__1_.pdf
• Publications. Applicants may choose a maximum of five publications for assessment. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and listed from 1 to 5
• Co-author declarations. If citing work where the applicant has been a co-author, a co-author declaration, which addresses the applicant's share of these works, must be submitted (under 'Other relevant material'). Material that has not yet been published can be submitted. However, please indicate the precise status of each publication

Application procedure
The application, appendixes and the submitted scientific publications must be uploaded electronically. We advise you to have the above mentioned documents ready before you begin to fill out your online application, and it is essential that all required documents are enclosed.

An automatically generated message is sent out acknowledging receipt of the uploaded application.

Applicants will be kept informed about the process of the application procedure on a regular basis via email.

Following the application deadline, the Dean selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. Applicants are selected on the basis of an overall assessment of the applicants that best match the recruitment needs of the Faculty as described in this advertisement for the post. This is compared with the applicant's research and teaching profile as set out in the application, CV incl. list of publication, teaching portfolio and any research/development plan.

All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert Assessment Committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and when the committee has completed its assessment, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicants themselves.

University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all interested parties regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Appointment procedure
After the application deadline, the Dean selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointment Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment.

The Dean subsequently appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the Assessment Committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that related to the applicant him-/herself.

The Appointment Committee may select candidates for interview.

Applicants will be continuously informed about the progress of the procedure by e-mail.

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Contact information
Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section, Professor MSO Thomas Hoffmann, phone +45 21 48 19 15, email: [email protected]

Further information about the application procedure is available from HR, e-mail: [email protected]. Please refer to ID number 211-0089/20-2A #1

Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 31 March 2021, 23:59 CETS

Applications or supplementary received after the deadline has expired will not be accepted.

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