Professor,research and teaching in border region

Professor with special responsibilities for developing research within border regions studies Job description: At the Department of Border Region Studies (IFG), University of Southern Denmark, Campus Snderborg, applications is invited for a position as Professor with special responsibilities within the priority area: People and Society in border regions. The position is for 5 years with possibilities of prolongation. Expected start is Autumn 2009. The department is situated in the beautiful premises at Alsion on the shore facing Snderborg and the island of Als. From here there is only 30 minutes by car to the Danish-German border, only 35 minutes by plane to Copenhagen. Hamburg, Kiel, Århus and Odense can be reached by car within 1 - 2 hours. Snderborg has a rich cultural life and is surrounded by pretty landscapes inviting for recreational activities. The professorship The new professor will as research director provide academic leadership to the department in research and teaching in border region studies. She or he will be expected to - pursue a research programme at the forefront of the subject, to engage in research of an international standard of excellence and to further develop the priority area, - play an active role in securing research funding to support the research activities of the group, - play an active role in the development of new courses - in particular concerning European Studies, - publish in high ranking peer-reviewed academic journals as well as engage in other forms and levels of research dissemination, - participate in the teaching and administrative work of the Department, - supervise, or assist in the supervision of students as required, - undertake administrative duties as requested by the Head of Department. The Department of Border Region Studies (IFG) is rooted in the unique history of the Southern Danish border region. At the same time, the department has a close relationship with the business community and the cultural institutions of the region. The comparative aspect including other (border) regions in Europe is particularly strong within the regional studies and within the border region studies. Due to a strong focus on comparative aspects the department has developed a broad international research network within Europe. In addition, the department has a special obligation to carrying out research relating to the German minority in Southern Jutland. The department offers teaching at all levels within business administration (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration), in Business Relationship Management (Master of Science) and in European Studies. The department is also responsible for teaching the business economics components to the BSc Negot in Chinese in Snderborg and is engaged in research and teaching collaboration with the Mads Clausen Department (Technical Faculty, Snderborg, SDU) and with the University of Flensburg, Germany. App. 500 students from 50 countries worldwide are enrolled at the department. Teaching language is English only. Please read more at: http://www.universitetsjobb.se/index.php?page=advert&advertid=1908