Lecturer Visual and Multimodal Anthropology

Do you have a background in Visual Anthropology, Multimodal Anthropology, and Anthropology of Media? Are you an innovative and inspiring teacher? The institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology is looking for a new lecturer as soon as possible to join our team at the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Leiden University.  

What you will do
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) at Leiden University studies the everyday practices of individuals, groups, and communities worldwide, to situate them within complex global challenges. The CADS research program focuses on three areas of research: Sustainability, Diversity, and Digitalization. CADS aims to strengthen its team in the field of Multimodal Anthropology and Visual and Sonic Ethnography and is currently looking for a lecturer in this area.

• The candidate will teach courses at Bachelor and Master’s level, most likely courses on the following: Expanded Ethnography, Mediated Anthropology and Visual Ethnography
• The candidate will supervise B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. theses 

Where you will work 
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences consists of five institutes: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, Political Science, and Psychology. The faculty has approximately 7000 students and 1000 staff members. Within the institutes, not only education is provided but also groundbreaking research is conducted that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of human behaviour and societal structures. What makes our faculty unique is the diversity of research topics, the various styles of teaching, and the way professional support is organized; this provides you with the opportunity to explore and develop your interests and expertise. Visit our website for an impression: Welcome to the Leiden Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences - Leiden University.

Leiden University's Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology concentrates on 'global vulnerability and social resilience'. The institute has three main themes: Diversity, Sustainability, and Digitalization. CADS is dedicated to making a real-world impact, not just studying change, but also working with communities to promote positive change through education and research. We use a unique approach that blends qualitative, quantitative, audiovisual, and digital methods based on ethnographic fieldwork.

With our unique blend of interdisciplinary interests, comparative regional studies, and social science research methods, we emphasize our role in the extensive collaborative network within Leiden University. In both our research and education, we engage in extensive interdisciplinary and international networks.

What you bring
We are looking for an engaged, committed lecturer who brings particular expertise in the field of Multimodal Anthropology and Visual Ethnography. 

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, have a thorough knowledge of Visual Anthropology (or Multimodal Anthropology) and Anthropology of Media.
• Applicants should have a promising publication record, notably international peer-reviewed publications and/or (forthcoming) monographs and films. 
• Applicants should have experience in film-making and in teaching hands-on visual and sonic ethnographic methods.
• Applicants are innovative and inspiring teachers who have a strong commitment to teaching in graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Applicants are willing and able to meet the requirements for a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) within two years if they do not already possess a Dutch University Teaching Qualification.

If you recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!

What we offer
Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development. 

You can expect an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located just steps away from Leiden’s lively city centre or the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University.

We also offer:

• A temporary employment contract for the duration of one year starting per 1 D