Assistant Professor Position of Conflict Studies in The Netherlands

Description

The candidate will contribute to the continuous high quality of education, notably teaching courses at the Bachelor’s degree level and supervising students writing their Master‘s theses. Your high-quality research should lead to publications in high-ranking international journals. Experience in the dissemination of research results through contacts with practitioners, policy makers and/or media is appreciated. Together with colleagues, you will contribute to the further development of the CICAM-Political Science research agenda by participating in applications for external research funding and developing research projects.

Benefits

Employment: 0.8 – 1.0 FTE.
The gross monthly salary amounts to a minimum of €3,746 and a maximum of €5,127 based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience.
In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
Duration of the contract: This is a temporary position for two years with the possibility of a permanent contract.
The intended start date is 1 August 2021.
The candidate will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment and help your family settle in Nijmegen.

Requirements

A PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. political science, development studies, anthropology or human geography) and a demonstrable affinity with political science.
The capacity to contribute to academic debates on peace and conflict as demonstrated by publications in international journals.
Enthusiasm for teaching, ample teaching experience, and proven effective teaching skills. A Dutch university teaching qualification (BKO) or equivalent would be an advantage.
Experience of teaching courses in conflict and peace studies and/or qualitative and quantitative methods is desirable; an ability to supervise MA students would be an advantage.
International experience and network.
Excellent English language skills and a willingness to learn Dutch (if applicable). Dutch language skills would be a major advantage.