Teaching assistant department Art, music and theatre sciences (Ghent, 9000) chez Universiteit Gent

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 Art Studies program, particularly within the Research and practice curriculum, and more specifically the program-wide courses Research Skills I, Research Skills II (including a multi-day Touring Belgium excursion), Bachelor’s and Master’s theses (including collective sessions, guidelines brochure, organization of oral defenses), and program-wide excursions. The workload focuses on the beginning of each semester and during the exam periods. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

•    You hold a degree of Master in Art History (or related university degree). 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 courses concerned
•    Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
•    You have demonstrable experience with academic research and academic publishing, and an interest in academic and/or project-based research and service provision.
•    You have a good and broad knowledge of the Belgian art world. An interdisciplinary interest in the fields of visual arts, music, and performing arts is a plus.
•    You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch, both written and spoken.
•    You are strong in academic writing and can perfectly apply the rules within the field of Art Studies (scientific apparatus).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

•    We offer you a 2-year appointment which will not be renewed. 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 November 1, 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 Christel Stalpaert ([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