Lecturer-PhD candidate - 1.0 FTE - Vacancy number: 16748

Official university vacancy imported from Leiden University. Details are presented for discovery and may change. Confirm the latest requirements and apply on the official source.

• You will conduct linguistic research leading to a Ph.D. You are free to choose the focus of this research as long as it relates to the French language and aligns with one (or more) of LUCL’s six research programs.
• You will teach courses in French on topics related to French language and culture and the francophone world, with a specific focus on French linguistics and language proficiency. Depending on your expertise, you may also contribute to courses on French culture and history.
• Successfully completed a (Research) Master’s degree in linguistics.
• Demonstrable teaching experience, preferably in the field of French linguistics and/or language proficiency.
• Excellent command of French (minimally CEFR C1).
• Preferably sufficient command of Dutch (CEFR B1 of higher).
• Interest in one or more of the following areas of linguistics: computational, descriptive, theoretical, sociolinguistic, experimental, historical, or comparative Indo-European linguistics (see also LUCL’s six research programs).
• Excellent communication skills that you can use to both inspire students and recruit new students to study French.
• A 1.0 FTE position on a fixed-term contract for a period of five years (in accordance with Article 2.2a of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities). The standard probation period is two months.
• Supervision by our highly qualified faculty with in-depth subject expertise.
• A salary in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities of € 3,546 gross per month in the first year, rising to € 4,241 gross per month in the final year.
• Excellent employment conditions with a flexible benefits package, an 8% vacation allowance, and an 8.3% year-end bonus. See also: working at Leiden University.
• An inspiring and collegial work environment in the center of the city of Leiden
• 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 €3546 - €5538 gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (Scale 10);
• 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; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.
• Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for a sabbatical or paid parental leave. 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. The University will also provide you with a laptop and a mobile telephone.
• Content: Jenny Doetjes (j.doetjes@hum.leidenuniv.nl).
• Practical matters: Maarit van Gammeren (m.s.k.van.gammeren@hum.leidenuniv.nl).
• A motivation letter;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Names, positions and contact information of two referees (no reference letters).
• A (link to a) pdf of your MA thesis and a pdf of an article or a term paper that you wrote;
• A list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades;
• A brief description of a possible PhD project (max. 1 A4), including names of potential supervisors within LUCL.