University Lecturer in Art and Material Culture of South and Southeast Asia

Leiden University seeks a University Lecturer in Art and Material Culture of South and Southeast Asia to conduct original research, teach at BA and MA levels, and supervise PhD students. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field, possess a strong research agenda, and demonstrate proficiency in at least one classical language relevant to the region. The role involves engaging with museum collections and developing curricula focused on pre-modern traditions and interconnected literary/visual cultures, particularly related to Buddhism and Hinduism.

• Original research, involving primary sources and/or fieldwork as appropriate.
• Teaching, curriculum development and thesis supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels in programmes including the BA South and Southeast Asian Studies, the BA International Studies, and the MA Asian Studies.
• Supervision of PhD research.
• A commitment to acquisition of research funding from national and international funding bodies.
• Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
• Administrative duties, commensurate with career stage.

• We are looking for a colleague who is engaged in the study of the shared classical cultures of the region in their material form.
• This includes the interconnectedness of literary and visual cultures, especially those associated with Buddhism and Hinduism, in relation to iconography, architecture, archaeology and cultural heritage.
• The candidate should have a firm grounding in the study of pre-modern traditions in a longue durée perspective.
• The ideal candidate meets the following criteria:
• A PhD degree in a field related to art and material culture of South and Southeast Asia with in situ research experience. Candidates near completion of the degree will be considered.
• A compelling research agenda that promises original and significant work in the field.
• A record of research funding acquisition, commensurate with career stage.
• A publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
• The ability to work together with colleagues across the full breadth of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Command of at least one classical language relevant to the field.
• An affinity with area studies, and the ability to work from interdisciplinary, transnational, and comparative perspectives.
• A commitment to engage with the rich collections of the museums and libraries in and around Leiden both in relation to teaching and outreach.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content, which may include general courses in South and Southeast Asian Studies.
• A commitment to high-quality supervision practice at the BA, MA, and PhD levels. The ability to supervise written work on a wide range of topics at the BA and MA levels.
• Administrative abilities, commensurate with career stage.
• A strong affinity with and capacity for teamwork in an intercultural and multi-ethnic work environment.
• An excellent command of English. The majority of the MA programmes at Leiden University are taught in English, and staff members who have a better command of English than of Dutch may teach in English in BA programmes as well.
• If the successful applicant does not speak Dutch, they are expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years of the appointment. LIAS will make resources available to this end.

• A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP
• Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel
• Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours
• An employment contract for the duration of one year with a view to permanent employment. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities
• A salary between €4728 - €6433 gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (Scale 11)
• Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription and bicycle scheme
• If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands
• A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces.
• For more information about employment conditions, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions