Teaching associate professorship in classical archaeology (part-time)
The School of Culture and Society, Department of History and Classical Studies, invites applications for a part-time teaching associate professorship in classical archaeology (Studielektor). The position is affiliated with the Classical Studies programme and involves teaching courses for both the classical archaeology and classical philology tracks.
The teaching associate professorship is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week). The appointment begins on 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Place of work will be Jens Chr. Skous Vej 5, 8000 Aarhus C.
The university is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background.
The position requires:
The following competencies are required:
Knowledge of Danish is a clear priority for the Department and an important consideration in the selection process. The successful applicant must be able to teach in Danish within a period agreed upon between the applicant and the Department.
The applicant must submit a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, representative or sample course outlines, and representative student evaluations. The applicant can also submit a list of publications.
The application must be uploaded in English.
For more information about applications, please contact HR support at iks-hr-sag@au.dk
References or recommendations should not be included with the application. Applicants who are selected for interview may be asked to provide professional references.
For more information on Classical Studies and the profile of the study programs:
https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/history-and-classical-studies/about-classical-studies
For more information on the Department of History and Classical Studies:
https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/history-and-classical-studies
For a more detailed description of the School of Culture and Society, please see this website: http://cas.au.dk/en/.
In the absence of any statement to the contrary, applications must be submitted in English.
The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 700 academic staff members, 200 PhD students, 9,000 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.
Read more at arts.au.dk/en
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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The teaching associate professorship is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week). The appointment begins on 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Place of work will be Jens Chr. Skous Vej 5, 8000 Aarhus C.
The university is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background.
The position
We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate with a strong interest in the full disciplinary breadth of Classical Studies, and with experience working in an interdisciplinary academic environment.The position requires:
- The ability to teach across the full curriculum of the Classical Archaeology programme: https://bachelor.au.dk/klasark/.
- A keen interest in teaching Greek and Roman antiquity in collaboration with colleagues in philology.
- The ability to co-teach courses with and for students from diverse Study Regulations (Classical Archaeology, Classical Philology, Classical Studies and Latin or Greek as minor subject).
Qualifications
Employment as a teaching associate professor requires a a masters degree in Classical Archaeology.The following competencies are required:
- Documented teaching qualifications in a broad range of courses in Classical Archaeology at teaching associate professorship-level
- Experience in supervising students at both the BA and MA levels is an advantage
- Completed pedagogical training for assistant professors (or equivalent). If not completed, the succesful applicant is expected to complete it as part of the employment.
Knowledge of Danish is a clear priority for the Department and an important consideration in the selection process. The successful applicant must be able to teach in Danish within a period agreed upon between the applicant and the Department.
The applicant must submit a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, representative or sample course outlines, and representative student evaluations. The applicant can also submit a list of publications.
The application must be uploaded in English.
For more information about applications, please contact HR support at iks-hr-sag@au.dk
References or recommendations should not be included with the application. Applicants who are selected for interview may be asked to provide professional references.
Classical Studies
Classical Studies at AU deals with all aspects of Graeco-Roman Antiquity: material and visual culture, literature and language, ideas and ideals. We also study how Graeco-Roman culture interacts with other Mediterranean cultures and how it was received and re-interpreted in later periods. Classical Studies combines two scholarly traditions: Classical Archaeology (the study of the material culture of Antiquity) and Classical Philology (the study of Greek and Latin language and literature.For more information on Classical Studies and the profile of the study programs:
https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/history-and-classical-studies/about-classical-studies
For more information on the Department of History and Classical Studies:
https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/history-and-classical-studies
School of Culture and Society
At the School of Culture and Society, the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:- From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research.
- From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies.
- From local questions to global challenges.
For a more detailed description of the School of Culture and Society, please see this website: http://cas.au.dk/en/.
Formalities
- Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
- Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations .
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
- Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Applicant Guidelines.
- The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant degree certificates, and (if relevant for the position) a teaching portfolio. Please upload this material electronically along with your application.
In the absence of any statement to the contrary, applications must be submitted in English.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 700 academic staff members, 200 PhD students, 9,000 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
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Deadline: 14 October 2025
Academic contact person:
Troels Myrup Kristensen
Lektor
tmk@cas.au.dk
+4587162043
Vacant positions: 1
Hours per week: 20
Expected date of accession: 01 January 2026