Distinguished Theology Professor & Research Leader

Aarhus Universitet (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a Full Professorship in Theology. The appointee will join the Department of Theology at the School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, based in Aarhus.

The position is permanent and starts 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will demonstrate an outstanding publication record, a strong international research profile, and experience in research funding, teaching at BA/MA/PhD levels, and guiding early career

Qualifications

• Original academic publications at the highest international level, showing evidence of excellent research.
• Experience of active participation in international research collaboration.
• Experience in designing applications for and/or attracting external funding, in administering collaborative research projects.
• A vision for the development of research and research training in the applicants’ theological field or sub-field. This should include a research plan for the next five years, demonstrating how the applicant will consolidate, develop and/or expand existing research specialisations in the department.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and supervision at BA, MA and PhD levels (teaching portfolio), including evidence of contributions to innovative teaching and a statement of teaching philosophy.
• Experience of initiatives relating to talent development and/or management of research and educational environments will be an asset.
• A maximum of five selected and submitted publications should be uploaded with the application. These must be accompanied by a narrative publication list that explicates the selection criteria for the submitted five publications; and the way in which these publications illustrate the applicant’s research merits.
• References or recommendations should not be included with the application.
• Applicants are expected to contribute to the department’s academic environment. We emphasise the importance of good working relationships among colleagues and with our students and we therefore expect the successful candidate to be present at the department on a regular basis during the teaching semester.

Skills

Publication record

International collaboration

Grant funding

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in theology

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for a Full Professorship in Theology. The appointee will join the Department of Theology at the School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, based in Aarhus.

The position is permanent and starts 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will demonstrate an outstanding publication record, a strong international research profile, and experience in research funding, teaching at BA/MA/PhD levels, and guiding early career