Assistant Professor/Study Assistant for the Department of Cultural and Social History

The Department of Cultural and Social History at Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University is seeking an assistant professor or teaching assistant.

The position is desired to be filled by April 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

The working hours are 40 hours a week.

The Department of Cultural and Social History is a linguistically and culturally diverse research and learning environment with 92 active students, two PhD students, three full-time assistant professors, and one associate professor, as well as a number of guest lecturers and an adjunct professor. The department offers an interdisciplinary bachelor's and master's program that integrates historical, anthropological, general cultural and social science, and archaeological perspectives. We place particular emphasis on education and research focused on Greenland and the other Arctic cultures, as well as their historical and social development over time.

The languages of instruction are Greenlandic, Danish, and English.

Under the Institute for Culture, Language and History, the Department of Cultural and Social History falls, which also includes:

• Department of Language, Literature and Media
• Department of Theology
• Department of Translation and Interpretation

We expect that you have:

• Relevant university education in anthropology or cultural history at the master's level.
• Research, teaching, and communication qualifications corresponding to the level of assistant professor.
• Experience in teaching and/or communicating knowledge about Arctic societies and the history, culture, and living conditions of indigenous peoples, specifically in relation to Greenland.
• Experience from fieldwork and/or interdisciplinary research collaborations focusing on Inuit culture and language skills in Greenlandic at a native level, as well as Danish and English at a high level.

Your tasks will primarily consist of:

• Teaching at the bachelor's and/or master's level in subjects such as Inuit cultures, anthropological method, anthropological analysis and theory, as well as elective courses at the bachelor's level.
• Guidance and examination of students at the bachelor's level.
• Participation in the planning and execution of professional and social events at the department.
• Knowledge dissemination within the department's areas of expertise
• Participation in the administrative and collegial collaboration

The application must include the following in addition to the application letter:

Appendix 1: Curriculum Vitae.

Appendix 2: Documentation for examinations.

Appendix 3: Contact information for three individuals from whom references can be obtained.

Appendix 4: Complete and numbered publication list. Accompanying works (cf. Appendix 8) are marked with * in the publication list.

Appendix 5: Brief description of previous research and a sketch of possible future research project(s).

Appendix 6: Documentation of teaching qualifications (course plans, organization of teaching, teaching materials, and possibly portfolio and pedagogy).

Appendix 7: Documentation for research dissemination.

Appendix 8: The applicant may select up to three publications that are particularly relevant for the assessment.

We offer a position with exciting development opportunities:

• University Pedagogy
• An inspiring work environment
• Great influence on one's own work tasks
• Professional and pedagogical development opportunities

You can read more about the Department of Cultural and Social History at www.uni.gl

Employment procedure

The employment period at the level of study assistant is 6 years with the possibility of a 2-year extension. After this, the employee can transition to a permanent position as a study lecturer following a positive assessment for a professorship.

Applications for the position of assistant professor will be processed by a hiring committee.

The employment period at the assistant professor level usually lasts for a period of 4 years with the possibility of a 2-year extension. After this, the employee may transition to a permanent position as an associate professor following a positive evaluation.

Assessment and hiring procedure for assistant professor

The assessment of the applicants is carried out by an expert evaluation committee according to applicable rules. After the application deadline, the applicants will be informed about the composition of the evaluation committee. The committee processes the submitted applications and makes a recommendation to the institute director.

About Ilisimatusarfik

Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University, was established in 1987 and currently offers 13 different programs, including some part-time programs at both diploma and master's level. Ilisimatusarfik is an Arctic university that creates knowledge and innovation in a rapidly developing region. The board is the university's highest management body. Daily management is handled by the rector and the university director. The four institutes are led by an institute head, who is advised by an institute council.

Ilisimatusarfik consists of 4 institutes:

• Institute of Learning
• Institute of Society, Economics & Journalism
• Institute for Culture, Language & History
• Institute of Health & Nature

The Joint Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Joint Administration has departments in Ilimmarfik and Ilinniarfissuaq. The departments work closely with the academic units, but also collaborate with each other. The tasks of the Joint Administration include: student administration, personnel administration, servicing the board and the Academic Council, as well as other service functions for the university's staff and students. The Joint Administration is also responsible for the building operations of Ilimmarfik.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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