Lecturer Art History

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Posted on Jun 13, 2026

Lecturer Art History

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Lecturer Art History

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The Department of History of Art, Architecture and Landscape is seeking a temporary lecturer in art history. The position is located in the chair group of Art History & Material Culture. We are seeking a colleague able and willing to further develop with us an inclusive and environmentally engaged art history.

Faculty of Arts
Apply no later than: 1 July 2026 23:59 Dutch local time
0.8 - 1 FTE
€3.546 - €6.433

Lecturer Art History

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https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/docent-kunstgeschiedenis-lecturer-art-history-2157/?lang=en

What are you going to do?

You will independently teach and co-teach existing courses in the MA Art History and BA History of Art, Architecture, and Landscape, contribute to the development of the new curriculum, and supervise BA and MA thesis work. You will also participate in departmental meetings and take on administrative tasks related to teaching.

Who are you?

You are an art historian invested in innovative teaching and research. You have a strong pedagogical ethos and are keen to participate in and develop innovative learning formats. You are familiar with digital learning environments. You have excellent social skills and are able to work with an international, diverse team of colleagues and students.

  • You have a PhD in art history or will defend your PhD within six months.
  • You have obtained or are in the process of obtaining the UTQ (BKO).
  • You have excellent writing and speaking skills in English and preferably also in Dutch.
  • You can work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and intercultural academic environment.

What can you expect from us?

  • In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 (schaal 10) up to a maximum of € 6.433 (schaal 11) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
  • 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
  • End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A temporary appointment for 0.8 FTE for one year.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Arts is a large and dynamic faculty located in the heart of the city of Groningen. More than 5,500 students and 900 staff work every day at the frontiers of knowledge. The Faculty offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with 16 Bachelor’s programmes and over 40 Master’s programmes. With its strong international orientation, the Faculty conducts research in fields including archaeology, cultural studies, history, international relations, journalism, literature, and linguistics. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Arts, visit rug.nl/let.

With experts from the medieval to the contemporary period, the Art History & Material Culture Chair Group develops object- and materials-based research and education, joining theory and practice and involving a.o. artistic research, critical curating, eco-criticism, post-colonial perspectives, and technical art history.

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Application procedure

Step 1: Your application

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.

Step 2: Selection

The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.

Step 3: First interview

We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

Step 4: Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.

Step 5: Terms of employment meeting

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application:

  • CV.
  • Cover letter.
  • Teaching evaluations.

Do you have any questions or need more information?

  • Questions about the content of the job?

    Ann-Sophie Lehmann

    Full Professor

    A.S.Lehmann@rug.nl
  • Questions about your application process?

    Thomas den Daas

    Human Resources Adviser

    t.den.daas@rug.nl

Information about applying

When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.

The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP Application Code.

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