English speaking vacancies in Holland: VACANCY: Lecturer in the History of European Integration

Monday 20 May 2013

VACANCY: Lecturer in the History of European Integration

The Faculty of Humanities, vacancy 13-144

Institute for History

Lecturer in the History of European Integration ( 38 hours per week)
Vacancy number: 13-144
Starting date August 1, 2013
The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in the History of European Integration. Teaching duties will lie primarily in the MA program in European Union Studies. Initial appointment will be fixed-term from August 2013 through July 2015, with the possibility of extensions of four years thereafter. Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply.
The MA European Union Studies is a one-year programme which covers the EU’s broad geographical sweep from an interdisciplinary perspective. The programme covers economics, history, law and political science and concentrates on the issue areas that form the core concerns of the European integration. European Union Studies is offered by an academic staff internationally renowned in their fields, many of whom can draw upon practical experience in politics, government, advisory bodies and think tanks.
The candidate will be expected to teach the history of European integration / the European Union. Contemporary historians and specialists in International Relations or Comparative Politics with relevant experience in European integration are invited to apply. The MA European Union Studies is a dynamic programme, which offers its staff ample opportunity to give substance to their teaching.
The lecturer will hold a position in the Institute for History.

Duties

Original research and regular dissemination of the results through appropriate channels.
Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in European Union Studies and in other programmes and courses as required, on undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of MA and BA theses; and contributions to curriculum development.
Co-supervision of PhD research.
Acquisition of project funding (NWO, ERC, etc).
Administrative duties, commensurate with career stage.
Representation of the field to external audiences and media.

Requirements

A PhD degree in a relevant field, and a publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
Demonstrable commitment to relevant high-quality teaching practice.
An excellent command of English.
If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years from taking up duty, through tuition at the University’s Academic Language Center (funded by the employer).
Upon appointment, depending on experience and formal qualifications to date, the lecturer may be required to enter a nationally standardized tertiary teaching skills certification trajectory (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs), successful completion of which is a condition for extensions and tenure.

We offer

The appointment is for 38 hours per week in temporary employment for two years, with the possibility of extension for four years thereafter. The rank of lecturer (Universitair Docent) corresponds roughly to that of assistant professor in North-American terms. The gross salary ranges from € 3.227,- to € 4.418,- per month (scale 11) for a full working week in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Associations of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience. Leiden University also offers an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8.3%.
Depending on qualifications, the appointee may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until s/he fully meets the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to teaching skills certification and the number of years of relevant work experience. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Information

Further information regarding this position can be obtained from the chair of the programme: Prof. André W.M. Gerrits (a.w.m.gerrits@hum.leidenuniv.nl).
More information on the Institute of History

Applications

Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the European Union Studies Search Committee at vacaturesgeschiedenis@hum.leidenuniv.nl, with the items listed below in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME / Position MAEUS’:
• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught (course evaluations included).
• Letter of motivation, which shows clear affinity with and specific knowledge of the area of European Union Studies (max. 1 page).
• Research agenda with clear potential for grant applications to funding agencies such as NWO and ERC.
• Two sample course descriptions (max. 1 page each).
• Names, positions and email addresses of two referees (no reference letters).
The deadline for the submission of applications is June 3, 2013. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-June.

Source: http://www.werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-144-lecturer-in-the-hisory-of-european-integration.html

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