HUM-TTPTTenure Track position in Thought, Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)

A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY INTENSIVE IN RESEARCH AND COMMITTED TO TEACHING INNOVATION

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF;) is a university committed topublic-institution values wide open to the world and a city university engaged in thedynamic life of Barcelona. The primary aims of the UPF are to educate responsibleprofessional people and citizens committed to the values of civic life and contributeto the development of research the transfer of technology and the culture ofinnovation as driving forces behind progress for society in the XXI century. Amongthe aspects that contribute to the reputation of the UPF are: the continuousinnovation and improvement in teaching and technology the good academic performance of the students the successful passage of our graduates into theprofessional world the universitys high internationalisation index and its highstanding in the international research arena. The UPFs activity indicators are abenchmark for Spanish University system.

The UPF hosts theHR Excellence in Research (HRS4R)accreditation from theEuropean Commission which ensures the highest scientific standards in HHRR. UPF strongly believes that public universities have an obligation to inform the publicof their work and to establish an open dialogue with society with regards to findingsthat may have a strong impact on health and that sense it is engaged intheResponsible Research and Innovation (RRI)Approach launched by the EU.

The Department of Humanities Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona invitesapplications for a 5-year tenure track positionin the field of Thought Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)

Area of Specialization: Thought Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• They must show demonstrable experience in the acquisition of fellowships and/or research projects.
• They must prove ability in establishing national and international collaborativeresearch networks.
• They must have a strong record of publications and teaching experience in the field of Thought Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)
  

The selected researcher will be expected to:

• Join the faculty team.
• Teach inUPFs Global Studies and Humanities undergraduate programmes (BA) and also in the Departments MA & Doctoral programmes.
• Participate in the Departments research activities.
• Hold management positions.

A command of English is essential. Good command of the other two UPF official languages (Catalan and Spanish) will be an asset.

This position is ruled by theAgreement of the Board of Governors of the 6th of July2016 on the system for attracting and retaining talent. Short-listed applicants will beinvited to deliver a public seminar and interviewed by the selection commitee andfaculty members.

Research field

Thought Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)

Specific requirements

• The applicant must hold a PhD.

• If the Phd was issued by UPF the applicant will need to have been contractually separated from the institution for at least two years since earning the PhD.

• Languages: A very good command of English is essential. Good command of the three UPF official languages (Catalan Spanish English) will be an asset.

• Special consideration will be given to those candidates who in addition to showing a high qualification in the field of Thought Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)will make a rigorous proposal for dialogue with other humanities disciplines (e.g. art literature music...)

BENEFITS
Gross Salary (per year):45.64076
The position involves a five-year fixed-term contract. One year before the contractexpires the Tenure-Track researcher will be assessed by a DepartmentsCommittee. The outcome will determine whether the Tenure Track researcher isrecommended to stay in the position as a permanent researcher or whether thecontract will be terminated at the end of the fifth year.

Selection process
Documentation
Applicants should provide:

• Photocopyof ID card/Passport/NIE
• His/her PhD qualification.
• His/her Research CV.
• His/her Teaching and Management CV.
• A PDF-copy of a research piece(a journal article or a book chapter) the applicant has published on the field of Thought Aesthetics and Art Theory (Cultural Philosophy)
• A PDF-copy of a course syllabus the applicant has taught on the field ofAnthropological archaeology in Latin America (Modern Age)
• A brief description of the Research Project the applicant will carry out during the five years of the Tenure-Track contract (5 to 10 pages).

Schedule
Submission of applications: the application must be submitted no later than March 29 2025 (11.59 PM CET).
Incorporation of successful candidate: June 2025.

Results of the selection process
The list of candidates chosen at each stage will be published on thewebsite comments

One year before the contract expires the candidate will be assessed by the Departments Teaching Staff Committee. The outcome will determine whether the candidate is recommended to stay in the position as a permanent researcher or whether the contract will be terminated at the end of the the event of a negative assessment the candidate will have a further year on the contract prior to its expiry.

Candidates receiving a positive assessment will have one year in order to secure accreditation from the Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya (AQU Catalunya or the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency) in order to be eligible to fill a permanent post. Candidates can obtainfurther information on this procedure on theAQU website.

If you have any questions please contact the recruiting commiteeat.