Job Description
Associate Professor in Practical Theology
University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Theology
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invites applications for a permanent full-time associate professorship in Practical Theology, available from August 1, 2026.
Position Overview
This position is based at the Section for Systematic Theology, which conducts research and teaching in three key branches: dogmatics, practical theology, and ethics and philosophy of religion. The role encompasses tasks within practical theology and includes responsibility for continuing and further education, including individual, flexible master's programmes.
Research Environment
The Faculty of Theology is committed to fostering a workplace culture grounded in diversity, equality, and inclusion. We provide a supportive environment for researchers at all career stages, emphasizing both work-life balance and equal access to professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
The position divides equally between teaching and research tasks, including related administration and dissemination activities. Successful candidates will engage in practical theology research while contributing to the department's educational mission.
Essential Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- PhD in Theology
- Demonstrated research expertise in practical theology
- In-depth knowledge of Danish theology and Danish church conditions
- Ability to engage constructively within a theological academic environment
Professional Competencies:
- Teaching competence at associate professor level, documented through a comprehensive teaching portfolio
- University-level teaching experience and student supervision
- Experience in communicating research results
- Proven experience with individual and collective applications
Language Requirements:
Non-Danish speakers must acquire necessary Danish language skills within 3-6 years to teach in Danish.
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on six general criteria for associate professors at the University of Copenhagen: research excellence, teaching qualifications, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership capabilities.
Academic Qualifications Considered:
- Research qualifications relative to active research period
- Originality and scope of scientific production
- Academic breadth, depth, rigor, thoroughness, and accuracy
- Documented teaching qualifications
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted electronically and may be written in Danish or English. Required materials include:
- Comprehensive application letter
- Detailed CV
- Certificates and diplomas, including PhD diploma
- Complete, numbered publication list with enclosed works marked by asterisk
- Research plan describing previous research and future plans
- Teaching portfolio documenting qualifications and research dissemination
- Maximum five publications for assessment (at least three published within the last five years)
Publications must be in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English, German, or French. For multi-authored works, applicants must clearly specify their individual contributions.
Employment Terms
Employment follows the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC, including an 18.07% pension contribution of salary and pensionable supplements. Additional salary supplements may be negotiated based on qualifications.
International Support
The University of Copenhagen provides comprehensive services for international researchers and their families, including relocation support and career counseling for expat partners.
Application Process
After the application deadline, the head of department, with appointment committee advice, selects candidates for assessment. An expert assessment committee evaluates selected applicants, who will be informed of the committee composition and may comment on their assessment.
Application Deadline: April 7, 2026, 23:59 CEST
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. All qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, are encouraged to apply.
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