Your function
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is searching for an Assistant Professor in Political Science specialized in international peace and security. The envisaged candidate is to teach courses in peace and conflict studies and international security and undertake research that contributes to our research program. We are keen to have a colleague who is methodologically self-reflective and commands distinctive skills in quantitative and/or qualitative methods. Given the range of expertise in the department, we particularly welcome applicants who hold expertise on conflicts and security politics outside Europe. Other thematic interests that would enrich our political science team include civil wars, peacebuilding, and defense politics.
Do you have a compelling research agenda that can contribute to our research programme on ‘Multi-Layered Governance in Europe and beyond’? Then this may be an interesting offer for you. You need to hold a PhD in political science or international relations and, ideally, demonstrate experience in teaching with positive evaluations. You maintain international research networks. You have a proven track record of high-quality international publications, and the potential to acquire research grants.
As an Assistant Professor, you are expected to be able to teach a variety of courses in political science at Bachelor and Master level. This may also be in the Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), the Master in Law and Politics of International Security, and the minor in peace and conflict studies. You conduct research, publish this in international, refereed journals and, where feasible, spread the findings to a wider public. Besides, you are active in acquiring external research funding, alone or with colleagues, and you may co-supervise PhD candidates.
Your duties
- teach and coordinate courses in political science at Bachelor and Master level with a focus on international peace and security
- undertake independent research and realize international peer-reviewed publications
- apply for external research funding
- take on (minor) managerial duties
- where appropriate, co-supervise PhD students and mentor students and junior colleagues
- actively contribute to the scholarly community of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Your profile
- a PhD in political science or international relations, with a strong profile in international peace and security
- a proven track record in publishing in high-quality international refereed journals
- an attractive research agenda that fits the political science research programme “Multi-layered governance in Europe and beyond”
- preferably, demonstrable experience with high-quality teaching in political science or international relations
- Ideally, holding a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If not, you are eager and committed to obtaining it
- (proven) ability and willingness to apply for external research funding
- excellent command of the English language (C1-level)
- a willingness to acquire a working knowledge of Dutch within two years of the appointment (for non-Dutch applicants)
- the ability to work in a team as well as independently
What do we offer?
A stimulating position in a highly committed team within a societally-engaged university and a vibrant international city. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
- a salary of minimum € 4.728,00 (Scale 11) and maximum € 6.433,00 (Scale 11) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Lecturer 2. The exact salary depends on your education and experience. Foreign candidates may be entitled to a 30% tax break, upon approval of the Dutch tax agency.
- a position for 1 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 18 months. Afterwards, there is a prospect of a permanent contract.
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
- contribution to commuting expenses
Given the current composition of the department, we especially welcome applications by female candidates and by applicants who enrich the diversity of our department in other relevant respects.
About us
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is committed to high quality academic education and research. Our educational programmes include Political Science (Bachelor and Master), Public Administration and Organizational Science (Bachelor B&O), Public Administration (Master), Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bachelor, with the Faculty of Economics), and Law and Politics of International Security (Master, with the Law Faculty). Our research is organized in two programmes: ‘Multi-layered governance in Europe and beyond’ and ‘New modes of public governance’. A central theme in our teaching and research in political science is the way in which domestic politics and international relations have become systematically interconnected.
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
A better understanding of ourselves and social communities, values and meaning, through social sciences and humanities. That is the aim of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. No single discipline can do this alone. The SSH disciplines are characterised by an open way of thinking and the natural urge to seek coherence and connection.
The faculty consists of nine academic departments within three schools: School of Religion & Theology (SRT), School of Social Sciences (SSc) and School of Humanities (SH).
Are you interested in joining Social Sciences and Humanities? You become part of a dynamic academic community with approximately 900 staff members, over 5,000 regular students and more than 5,000 course participants. In an inspiring and collegial environment, we work together on education and research with impact.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Interested
Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application.
Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.
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Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
