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- Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
- Department LW21 - Languages and Cultures
- AAP temporary appointment - 30%
- Number of openings: 1
- Reference number: 202606/LW21/PA/017
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 department Languages and Cultures focusing on assignments for long-life learning, the Humanities Academy, course units within the Enlight programme and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
- You will be responsible for organizing and facilitating exercises and workshops in the context of long-life learning, the Humanities Academy, course units within the Enlight programme and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
- You will be responsible for developing (or helping to develop) educational materials in the context of long-life learning, the Humanities Academy, course units within the Enlight programme and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
- You will help to enhance the internal, external and international visibility and outreach of the Languages and Cultures programme, and to promote the social importance of cultural and linguistic diversity.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Arts and Philosophy with a demonstrable affinity for languages and cultures, and an appreciation of the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity. 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 teaching in long-life assignments, course units in the context of Enlight, and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
- You have experience in teaching and/or developing educational materials for a diverse audience. Ideally, you also have experience with digital working environments and tools.
- You possess the necessary teaching, communication and organizational skills to carry out assignments for a diverse audience and to strengthen the visibility of these assignments.
- You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch, both written and spoken, and a good command of English.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you an appointment until 31 January 2028, which may be renewed indefinitely for five years at a time. 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 October 2026 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. Ann Heirman (
[email protected]; +32 09/2644154).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
