Professorship in Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History
The Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations (IHAC) at Northeast Normal University in Changchun, Jilin Province, P. R. China, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professorship in Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History. The appointment will be fixed term from 1 March 2023 to 15 July 2024, with the possibility of extension for the following academic year.
Every year, IHAC invites three to five visiting professors in the fields of Egyptology, Assyriology, Classics, Byzantine Studies, and Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History. The institute has been established for the past 39 years and is the largest in China for the study of the Ancient Near East and Western Classics including Byzantine Studies and Late Antique & Early Medieval Studies. IHAC has its own journal, the double-blind peer-reviewed Journal of Ancient Civilizations as well as a profound and up-to-date research library.
The visiting professor will be expected to teach 4 courses [i.e. 8 hours] per semester week, all in English, and contribute to the research output and development of the institute. semester dates are roughly 1 March to 1 July (summer) and 1 September to 10 January (winter) of the following year, but these are subject to change depending on the lunar calendar; the Chinese holidays as well as the major national holidays of the appointee's country will be observed. Salary will be approx. 6,000 RMB per month, and the university will also pay for and provide accommodation for the appointee and cover municipal expenses, such as electricity. Funding is also available for travel around China for academic purposes, and the university will pay for one round-trip flight from home country to Changchun. Health care will be provided by the university, but this does not cover the cost of prescriptions. Due to ongoing travel restrictions to China, at least the summer semester 2023 will be very possibly taught online and remotely, and only the salary without further allowances can be paid due to administrative regulations. We, however, are full of hope to resume work in person in 2023, and seek a visiting professor willing to travel, work, and live in Changchun from the earliest date possible.
Northeast Normal University is located in the city of Changchun in Jilin Province. The city consists of about 7 million people and is home to a large number of universities. A 'normal' university in China refers to a university for future teachers, and there are over one hundred normal universities in China, of which NENU is ranked no. 4. The world history department at NENU is among the top 3 in China, with IHAC as an integral part with independent structure. Living expenses are very reasonable in Changchun, and a single person will generally not spend more than 1,000 RMB per month on food. The climate is normally dry and sunny, but has extreme winters (-20c) and summers (+25c).
Duties, responsibilities and perspectives
The appointee will be responsible for designing and teaching courses to MA- and PhD-level students on the following subjects: Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History, all in close cooperation with Chinese staff and the section of Classics. There is also the possibility for designing other courses upon agreement. It is also possible that the appointee may be asked to supervise students. All teaching is done in English. The appointee will also become executive editor of the double-blind peer-reviewed Journal of Ancient Civilizations, which is accredited by the Chinese Social Science Citation Index and Scopus, among others. IHAC welcomes enthusiastic and passionate academics, strongly supports and appreciates initiatives within our team, and offers substantial support for own career plans and the institute's development.
Requirements
- a PhD in Classics or Medieval Studies (or a related field), showing research and teaching in Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History
- research experience and a publication record, both reflective of career stage
- demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content and didactics
- excellent command of English
- proficiency in Ancient and Early Medieval Latin (other languages such as Ancient Greek are desirable)
- editing experience desirable
Chinese scholars are not permitted to apply for this position, and a preference will be given to experienced candidates.
Application details
- deadline for applications: 6 February 2023
- (video-)interviews: 10/13 February 2023
All applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Sven Günther (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!> / Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>).
Applications should be in English and contain the following: cover letter, CV, details of 2 academic referees (with email addresses), and a publication sample (a chapter from the PhD thesis is also acceptable).
Informal inquiries can also be made to Prof. Dr. Sven Günther (Classics / vice-director) (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!> / Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>).
Every year, IHAC invites three to five visiting professors in the fields of Egyptology, Assyriology, Classics, Byzantine Studies, and Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History. The institute has been established for the past 39 years and is the largest in China for the study of the Ancient Near East and Western Classics including Byzantine Studies and Late Antique & Early Medieval Studies. IHAC has its own journal, the double-blind peer-reviewed Journal of Ancient Civilizations as well as a profound and up-to-date research library.
The visiting professor will be expected to teach 4 courses [i.e. 8 hours] per semester week, all in English, and contribute to the research output and development of the institute. semester dates are roughly 1 March to 1 July (summer) and 1 September to 10 January (winter) of the following year, but these are subject to change depending on the lunar calendar; the Chinese holidays as well as the major national holidays of the appointee's country will be observed. Salary will be approx. 6,000 RMB per month, and the university will also pay for and provide accommodation for the appointee and cover municipal expenses, such as electricity. Funding is also available for travel around China for academic purposes, and the university will pay for one round-trip flight from home country to Changchun. Health care will be provided by the university, but this does not cover the cost of prescriptions. Due to ongoing travel restrictions to China, at least the summer semester 2023 will be very possibly taught online and remotely, and only the salary without further allowances can be paid due to administrative regulations. We, however, are full of hope to resume work in person in 2023, and seek a visiting professor willing to travel, work, and live in Changchun from the earliest date possible.
Northeast Normal University is located in the city of Changchun in Jilin Province. The city consists of about 7 million people and is home to a large number of universities. A 'normal' university in China refers to a university for future teachers, and there are over one hundred normal universities in China, of which NENU is ranked no. 4. The world history department at NENU is among the top 3 in China, with IHAC as an integral part with independent structure. Living expenses are very reasonable in Changchun, and a single person will generally not spend more than 1,000 RMB per month on food. The climate is normally dry and sunny, but has extreme winters (-20c) and summers (+25c).
Duties, responsibilities and perspectives
The appointee will be responsible for designing and teaching courses to MA- and PhD-level students on the following subjects: Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History, all in close cooperation with Chinese staff and the section of Classics. There is also the possibility for designing other courses upon agreement. It is also possible that the appointee may be asked to supervise students. All teaching is done in English. The appointee will also become executive editor of the double-blind peer-reviewed Journal of Ancient Civilizations, which is accredited by the Chinese Social Science Citation Index and Scopus, among others. IHAC welcomes enthusiastic and passionate academics, strongly supports and appreciates initiatives within our team, and offers substantial support for own career plans and the institute's development.
Requirements
- a PhD in Classics or Medieval Studies (or a related field), showing research and teaching in Late Antique / Early Medieval Latin & History
- research experience and a publication record, both reflective of career stage
- demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content and didactics
- excellent command of English
- proficiency in Ancient and Early Medieval Latin (other languages such as Ancient Greek are desirable)
- editing experience desirable
Chinese scholars are not permitted to apply for this position, and a preference will be given to experienced candidates.
Application details
- deadline for applications: 6 February 2023
- (video-)interviews: 10/13 February 2023
All applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Sven Günther (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!> / Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>).
Applications should be in English and contain the following: cover letter, CV, details of 2 academic referees (with email addresses), and a publication sample (a chapter from the PhD thesis is also acceptable).
Informal inquiries can also be made to Prof. Dr. Sven Günther (Classics / vice-director) (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!> / Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>).