Teaching assistant department History (29124)

Karlstad University; Gent; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading university in Belgium is seeking a Teaching Assistant in the History department. Responsibilities include supporting the practice-based teaching of Historical Practice I and supervising student assignments. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in History and have experience in education. This position offers a 2-year contract with competitive benefits, based in Ghent.

Prestations

36 days of paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree in History or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching practice-based courses at university level.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising students.

Responsabilités

• Assist with the practice-based teaching of Historical Practice I.
• Supervise students and evaluate their assignments.

Connaissances

Knowledge of Dutch

Knowledge of English

Knowledge of French

Experience in supervising students

Experience with digital learning environments

Formation

Master in History

Outils

Research tools for Modern and Early Modern History

Description du poste

Teaching assistant department History (29124)

Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• You will assist with the practice-based teaching of the department, in particular for the course Historical Practice I, specifically for the modules Early Modern History and Modern and Contemporary History. You will assist with the organization of the modules, supervising the students for their assignments, and with the evaluation of the assignments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in History or equivalent. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You are involved in other professional activities and/or you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of the practice-based teaching at the department
• You posses demonstrable experience in teaching practice-based courses at university level and you have experience in supervising students
• You have thorough knowledge of and practical experience with heuristics and research in Early Modern and Modern History
• You have extensive experience with archives and libraries, particularly in Belgium.
• You have practical experience with digital learning environments and ICT in education.
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch, both written and spoken, and a good command of English and French
• Participation in extra teaching-related training, conferences, etc. is recommended
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and service provision

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a 2-year appointment which will not be renewed. Attention: You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University
• Your appointment will start on 01.11.2025 the earliest
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave (per year for a full-time employment), bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv in pdf format
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en . For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read theFAQ or contact us via [e-mail] or [phone]

Job details

Title

Teaching assistant department History (29124)

Published

2025-09-23

Closing dates:

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