Stillingstittel:
Associate Professor in Modern Political and Economic History, 1870-2000 (Onsager Fellowship)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway's primary institution for educating scientists and engineers for the future. The university also has strong programmes across a range of academic fields, including the social sciences, teacher education, the arts and humanities, medicine and health sciences, architecture and fine art. NTNU's cross-disciplinary research delivers creative innovations that have far-reaching social and economic impact and help to create a better world. Two of NTNU's researchers were named Nobel Laureates in 2014. The Onsager Fellowship programme at NTNU is designed to attract the most talented scholars with an established reputation for high quality research and a commitment to learning and teaching at the university level.

 

Jobbnorge ID: 127034

Applications are invited for a tenure-track Associate Professorship in Modern Political and Economic History, 1870-2000 at the Department of Historical Studies, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. Information about the Department can be found at http://www.ntnu.edu/ihs. The position is part of the Onsager Fellowship Program; see www.ntnu.edu/onsager-fellowship for more information and conditions for the position.

The position will be associated with the research group working on modern political and economic history at the Department of Historical Studies. In its research, the group is especially focusing on the political economy of natural resources in a global perspective. A key aim is to develop systematic historical knowledge about the role of natural resources in economic and societal development. The Department hosts several research projects on natural resources, and the Onsager Fellow will thus be a part of a research team of 12-14 historians.

To further strengthen the work of the group we are seeking a candidate working on the global political economy of natural resources in the modern period (ca. 1870-2000). The new position will be at the level of associate professor. Applicants should hold a PhD in history or related fields and have a strong publication record within political, economic, and/or business history.

Besides doing research, the successful applicant is expected to give courses and supervise students at bachelor, master and PhD level. It is expected that the successful applicant will contribute to key research and educational activities at the Department. Research activities are expected to have a strong international profile and impact.

During the tenure track period of 6-7 years, the successful applicant will receive professional guidance, training and advice by mentors appointed by the faculty to build a successful academic career. In addition, the candidate will have no teaching load for the first year of employment. The candidate will be subject to a mid-career assessment after 3 years, and a final tenure assessment after no more than 6 years. It is expected that the candidate will qualify for a full professorship at the end of the tenure-track period.

The appointee will be given the opportunity to recruit a Ph.D. student to a three-year full-time doctoral stipend within two years of appointment.

Qualifications:Applicants must hold a PhD and will primarily be evaluated on the basis of their documented scholarly achievements. The PhD should be received no more than 5-6 years ago.

The successful candidate must have an outstanding research portfolio, publish papers in leading journals, and attend major conferences within the field. It is expected that the successful candidate will submit grant applications to the Research Council of Norway and the European Research Council (Starting Gr

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Trondheim 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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