The Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies (HCTS) of Heidelberg University is looking to fill the following position (full time) as "Assistant Professor (f/m/d)" within its Department of Cultural Economic History, headed by Prof. Harald Fuess. The place of employment is Heidelberg. The salary is predicated on the German public sector remuneration system (TV-L 13, 39,5h/week).
Your tasks:
- Pursue your own postdoctoral project and contribute to the department's and institute's transcultural research agenda
- Conceptualize and actively engage in various formats of scholarly exchange (workshops, joint grant applications etc.)
- teach two courses per semester (English medium) in the M.A. Transcultural Studies as well as within the joint M.A. degree with Kyoto University, with a focus on "Society, Economics and Governance"
- Provide pastoral support for students
- Actively engage in academic liaison with our HeKKSaGOn partner universities (Kyoto, Tohoku and Osaka) and Seoul National University
Your profile:
- An excellent doctoral degree (or equivalent) in the field of history, political economy, international relations or a related Asian area studies discipline
- An innovative and feasible postdoctoral project suited to the department, ideally exploring international dimensions of modern history
- Excellent knowledge of English and Japanese
- Knowledge of German and Korean is an asset but not a necessity
- An interest in and readiness to engage in transdisciplinary cooperation
We offer:
- A stimulating interdisciplinary and international environment at Germany's oldest university
- Collaborative networks of European and international scholars
- Possibility for further qualification (Habilitation), to gain teaching experience, and participate in mentoring doctoral candidates
Your documents:
- A cover letter
- An academic CV including a list of publications
- Three sample publications or relevant chapters from a dissertation
- A research abstract/plan for a second book project (max. 5 pages)
- Copies of degree certificates and diplomas
- Proof of your language skills
- Two letters of recommendation
Please submit all documents in one collated PDF file to Tanja Unger (tanja.unger@hcts.uni-heidelberg.de). The application deadline is July 16, 2023.