Assistant Professor of Nature Based Therapy & Health Promotion, Department of Geoscience & Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University

Assistant Professor of Nature Based Therapy & Health Promotion, Department of Geoscience & Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Nature-Based Therapy & Health Promotion. We seek candidates qualified to be part of the teaching in our Master Education Program and (Outreach) Supplementary Education Activities, as well as conducting research, all within the area of nature-based therapy & health promotion.

The position is placed within the interdisciplinary research group Nature, Health & Design, which conduct research within a wide range of research trends on interactions between human health and the natural environment. The research group’s research expertise provides research-evidence and practical guidelines for policy makers, city planners, landscape architects, therapists and other health professionals in translating gained knowledge into practice.

Current position will primarily focus on teaching master students and students in the Supplementary Education Activities and to a less extend participate in research projects.

A successful candidate holds a Master in Clinical Psychology, Physiotherapy or related fields and have practical and clinical experience with integrating nature and health. Candidates with a Ph.D. and teaching experience on an academic level are preferred.

The Assistant Professor’s duties will primarily include research-based teaching with associated examination obligations and research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties, such as developing outreach activities concerning Supplementary Education activities within nature based therapy and health promotion.

Assessment of applicants will consider their teaching qualifications and teaching experience. Internationally research experience are not required for this position.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to the head of section Henrik Vejre hv@ign.ku.dk

The position is open from May 1st 2021 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 Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently up to DKK 437.843 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.871). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is March 7th 2021, 23:59 GMT +1.
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 https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0179/21-2A.

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Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 07-03-2021

Ansættelsesdato: 01-05-2021

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning