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 provide support for the department s practice oriented teaching (organisation, supervision, and assessment of practical exercises and seminars), in particular for the practical and methodological courses related to the early modern period, chiefly

Historical Practice I and Historical Practice II.

You assist in the examination and evaluation of lecture courses, primarily those concerning the early modern period.

You contribute to the preparation and organisation of the programme s project week ( Verleden Week).

You maintain the website of the Institute for Early Modern History.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a degree of Master of Arts in History (preferably). 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 agree to abide by Ghent University s code of ethics

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer you an appointment until 30 June 2028, 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 1 January 2027 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. Anne-Laure Van Bruaene (Annelaure.Vanbruaene@UGent.be, +32 09/331 02 49).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be.