The Faculty of Culture and Society, the University of Aarhus, invites requests to obtain one or more of the full professors in the field of archeology. The position is permanent and available from September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible after that.

The successful applicant will be at the Faculty of Culture and Society, University of Aarhus, Department of Antiquities and Heritage, located on the campus (hkybjerg).

In its pursuit of academic excellence, the College of Arts is committed to creating a comprehensive work environment, and thus welcomes the request of all qualified candidates, regardless of the background.

Position

The Department of Antiquities and Heritage Studies at the University of Arheus offers a research environment and dynamic, beautiful and international teaching. Professor will play a pioneering role in the future development of the ecosystem for research and the educational ecosystems. Candidates should be able to document excellence in archaeological research and distinguished publications record. Success in obtaining foreign research financing and research management experience is essential, as well as the ability to care for international cooperation. It is also expected that the professor will play an active role in supervising and supporting early profession scientists in spreading knowledge outside the academic circles, in teaching at the BA and MA level, and in the management strategy in general.

research

The successful applicant is expected to play a pioneering role in the basic research activities in the Department of Archeology, Heritage and Multiple Research Activities in College of Culture and Societythe College of ArtsAthess University in general, and beyond. Applicants must explicitly present their vision to develop research and research training in their field, and how to clarify this section. This must include a short, medium and long -term research plan that explains how to unify the applicant and develop and expand current research foci in the department. The administration has an ambition to increase the financing of external research, and the candidates are invited to include proposals for how to achieve this in their application.

Previous research achievements will be evaluated based on the active research time available to applicants, so your request must specify any professional rest periods or periods of your vacation.

education

Candidates must document extensive experience in university teaching and supervision, including evidence of active participation in developing educational programs and environments. The professor is expected to teach all certificates programs in the department (BA, MA and PHD), and take an active role in its development.

We emphasize the importance of maintaining a dedicated and respectable relationship between employees and students. As part of their teaching portfolio, applicants must show and embody their commitment to participatory teaching initiatives and student participation, and they must address how to clarify their educational vision with teaching activities in the department in general.

Talent development

The department wants to attract and raise researchers in high quality and researchers after the doctorate. A successful candidate will appear Good documented qualifications on supervision and research management, including the experience of employing, guiding and supporting job development for career researchers early (PhD students, post -doctoral and assistant professors). The professor is also expected to contribute to the development and teaching of doctoral courses.