This full-time position is advertised for a one-year period, starting on 1 October 2024, or as soon as possible afterwards, with the possibility of contract extension.

Essential Requirements:

• A doctorate in History or a closely related discipline, awarded within the last eight years;
• A track record of research in Central and/or Eastern European history, with refereed publications;
• Experience in university-level teaching;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Ability to advocate for History to students;
• Teamworking skills;

Desirable Qualifications:

• Good command of French;
• Experience in university-level administration;

Principal Tasks:

• Support the Chair’s development of a specialization in Central Europe and a historical foundation for European Interdisciplinary Studies at Natolin;
• Assist students of the College of Europe in Natolin in writing Master’s theses in European History and Civilization;
• Assess Master’s theses in European History and Civilization;
• Support the preparation and execution of historical simulation games within the European Interdisciplinary Studies program;
• Coordinate extracurricular events organized by the European Civilization Chair, including mentoring a student historical society;
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of a second-semester study visit for students;
• Conduct and publish research in the field of empires and nations in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Central Europe;

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Richard Butterwick-Pawlikowski. Approximately two-thirds of the Fellow’s work time will be dedicated to supporting curricular and extracurricular education and outreach, with about one-third devoted to research.

The College of Europe at Natolin offers an excellent working environment, an internationally competitive salary, and an employment contract under Polish law.

Applications in English, including a detailed curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, and the names and affiliations of two referees, should be submitted by 16 September 2024 via e-mail to: civilization-chair.pl@coleurope.eu. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible thereafter, either in person or via video-conference.

* Allowances will be made for career interruptions due to parenting or caring responsibilities, long-term illness, or injury.