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211-0757/26-2E, Associate Professor of the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (171336)

KU- SCIENCE - CHEM og MATH og NBI-HCØ

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Associate Professor of the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (Parttime, Fixed-Term, 3½ years) Department of Mathematical Sciences Faculty of Science University of Copenhagen

The position is in the history and philosophy of mathematics, with particular emphasis on teaching the history of mathematics within the university’s mathematics programs. The position is primarily associated with teaching, developing, and coordinating courses in the history of mathematics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must have documented research qualifications within the history of mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on scholarly contributions that combine historical scholarship with a strong understanding of mathematics and its development.

Applicants are required to have university-level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies, and the ability to explain and reflect on their own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training program for assistant professors is required.

Particular emphasis will be placed on extensive experience teaching the history of mathematics at the university level, including integrating historical perspectives into core mathematics curricula. Experience in developing and coordinating courses in the history of mathematics for students with a mathematical background will be considered an essential qualification.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management, such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare, and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and outreach qualifications of applicants, including the ability to attract external funding, will also be considered.

To be qualified for an Associate Professor position, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

The successful applicant will be part of the Analysis and Quantum Section within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The department offers an active academic environment and access to its academic networks, facilities, seminars, and teaching community. Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to the Head of Department, Mogens Steffensen, at [email protected].

The position is open from 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The position is limited until 31 August 2030.

The average weekly working hours are approximately 11 hours per week.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

  • Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
  • Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
  • Research plan – description of current and future research plans
  • Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
  • Complete publication list
  • Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 3 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held in January 2027 Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0757/26-2E.

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