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Guide on how to write a good job advertisement - academic positionsThis guide includes tips on how to write a good job advertisement. You can also find examples of job advertisements on the recruitment page for academic staff.HeadingState the title of the position (in accordance with the job structure) and the subject area. The department/school or unit/section should not be included in the heading, as it is stated in the teaser/intro. The heading should be brief and precise, and relevant applicants must be able to identify with this.Do not include the reference number in the heading, but rather in the section ‘Questions about the position’. Example: Professor of BiomedicineExample: Associate Professor in Business EconomicsTeaser/introThe first paragraph in the job advertisement should include the place of work, length of employment and start date. This text is automatically used or advertising in different media, e.g. Jobindex and LinkedIn. Example: Assistant Professor in Health Care LeadershipThe Department of Political Science at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for one or more assistant professor positions in Health Care Leadership. The assistant professorship is a full-time and fixed-term three-year position starting on 1 January 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter subject to mutual agreement.Example:Professor of Biomedicine The Department of Biomedicine, the Faculty of Health, at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor of Biomedicine from 1 December 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a permanent full-time position. Your job responsibilities (or: Job description) If a job profile and qualification requirements document has been completed this is used to describe the position. Consider which aspects of the position are particularly important to highlight. What makes it attractive, and what aspects will interest the target group?It may be a good idea to combine a paragraph of 5-6 lines with a bulleted list. Describe the 5-7 primary and prioritised tasks in the position in a bulleted list. Example:Your job responsibilitiesAs Professor of Biomedicine, you will contribute to the department’s research and teaching environment and to the faculty’s overall research strategy. You will teach and supervise students at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level, and you will contribute, both independently and in collaboration with others, to the development of the department’s field of study through research of high international quality. You will share your knowledge with the rest of society and participate in the public debate on behalf of the department. You will work closely together with both Danish and international colleagues.Your main tasks will consist of:Research of high international quality, including publication in top international journalsAcademic leadership through skilled research management and ensuring a good research environmentInvolvement in national and international collaboration within your field of researchDissemination of your research to the outside worldObtaining external research fundingResearch-based teaching and development of new teaching activities. Your qualifications (or: Qualifications)Describe the academic and personal qualifications, which are particularly important in connection with this position. Combine a paragraph of 4-5 lines with a bulleted list. Start with academic requirements and experience. Be specific about the position and the tasks to be addressed. Make clear what is essential and what is desirable. Also insert links to academic criteria for the job type. Note that these requirements will be used later in the recruitment process (shortlisting and assessment). Who are we? Provide information about the department/school or unit/section. E.g. number of staff, organisational structure, culture, values and tone, reporting relationship etc., and link this to what the position/unit/AU can offer the applicant. Insert link to the unit’s website where applicable.When it comes to attracting international employees, consider whether the section ‘Who are we?’ should be moved further up, so it comes first in the job advertisement or after ‘Your job responsibilities’. Questions about the position (or: Further information)If you have any questions, please contact [position], [first name and surname], [tel.: + 45 0000 0000].Your place of work will be [Department/School of XX, address, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark]. Job reference number: [000000]Interviews are expected to be held [insert date(s) if possible].International applicant? Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation services and career counselling for expat partners. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark on Research at AU. Terms of employmentThis section is faculty-specific and is transferred from the e-Recruitment system in accordance with the job structure. [Specify start date and place of work].Application processThis section is faculty-specific and is transferred from the e-Recruitment system. Example:It is obligatory to attach the following when you apply for this position: Application Curriculum Vitae – You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity/paternity leave, as your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time Education (diploma for Master’s, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree) List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications) Publications – Up to three publications may be submitted. In the event of several authors, the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. This form can be used for the purpose. Teaching portfolio – The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here [insert link to relevant website]. Read more about how to apply for an academic position and the next steps in the process.Consider whether shortlisting is to be used for this position and if so include information about the process:Example of shortlisting from Aarhus BSS:Shortlisting will be used. This means that an appointment committee (assisted by the chair of the assessment committee) will advise the head of department on which applicants are the best overall match for the department’s and the faculty’s recruitment needs, and which applicants possess the qualifications, skills, experience and potential described above and in the faculty’s criteria for evaluating candidates for permanent positions here.Through the shortlisting process, the head of department selects the applicants who are to undergo a thorough assessment of their professional qualifications. The assessment committee will then assess these applicants. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been shortlisted and sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee.Assessment processThis section is faculty-specific and is transferred from the e-Recruitment system. Example from Aarhus BSS:After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS. Deadline for applicationsThis section is transferred automatically from the e-Recruitment system.FooterThis section is transferred automatically from the e-Recruitment system. ................
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