In cooperation between the University of Cologne and the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences, Humanities and the Arts, an Academy Junior Professorship (W1) for “Digital Humanities with special consideration of digital editions” (without tenure track) is to be filled at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Cologne as of October 1, 2023. The term is 3 + 3 years (with interim evaluation).
All information can also be found here in PDF format and on the University of Cologne’s appointment portal.
These are your tasks
The post holder will develop the research field of digital editions in the context of Digital Humanities at the University of Cologne in exchange with existing research foci in the field of text editions and in close cooperation with the edition projects within the framework of the Academies’ Program. The prerequisites therefore include knowledge and experience in editing texts. Experience in working on international research projects is desirable. The professorship is also associated with the further development of the study programs of the Institute for Digital Humanities (IDH) and collaboration in the NFDI Task Area Editions. Active participation in current debates and research initiatives in the sense of public humanities is expected. Collaboration with the Cologne Center for eHumanities of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a prerequisite, the conception of relevant research projects is expected. The systematic expansion of national and international scientific cooperation and research-based collaboration with international partners is desirable.
YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for a person with experience and excellent expertise in the field of text editions and digital editions in particular. A broad profile of methods and models is desirable, as well as a willingness to engage with new research questions and problems (e.g. large text corpora, non-Latin script, etc.).
We are looking for someone who can bridge the gap between existing research areas and new questions in both theoretical and conceptual terms and in practical application. Experience in acquiring third-party funding and successful collaborations in the field of digital editions are desirable.
WE OFFER YOU
- A diverse and equal-opportunity working environment
- Support in reconciling work and family life
- Flexible working time models, divisible full-time positions
- Extensive range of further training courses
- Offers within the scope of occupational health management
- Participation in the KVB wholesale ticket
The professorship is to be filled as of 01.10.2023. The recruitment requirements of ยง 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act apply. The teaching load comprises 2-3 semester hours per week.
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women are particularly invited to apply and will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the LGG NRW. Applications from people with severe disabilities and their equals are also expressly welcome.
Please send your application with the usual documents (in one file) via the University of Cologne’s appointment portal(https://berufungen.uni-koeln.de) to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities by February 15, 2023 and submit five additional documents relevant to the professorship, including your qualification thesis(es).
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andreas Speer(andreas.speer@uni-koeln.de).
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