English speaking vacancies in Holland: VACANCY Assistant Professor International Relations at Leiden University (NL)

Tuesday 25 February 2014

VACANCY Assistant Professor International Relations at Leiden University (NL)

Job description

The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University has 40 faculty members, including many non-Dutch scholars, consistently receives high peer-reviewed ratings of its teaching and research programs, and houses a number of editorships of international refereed journals.
The Institute offers a Dutch-language Bachelor program (with two specializations in Political Science and International Relations), and three Master programs in English: a one-year Master program in Political Science, a two-year Political Science Research Master, and a two-year International Relations and Diplomacy Master. The focus of the Institute’s research program is on the design, workings and implications of political institutions (broadly defined).

Requirements

Candidates are expected to be able to teach generalist International Relations courses as well as specialized seminars within their own field, undertake research, seek external research funding, and publish in international refereed journals. Candidates are also expected to participate in the Institute’s intellectual life and further development. Applicants should have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in political science with a specialization in international relations, a promising publication record and good teaching evaluations. Fluency in Dutch at the time of appointment is not required. However, candidates are expected to be able to communicate with staff and students in Dutch within two years of appointment.

Conditions of employment

The position is fulltime, starting in mid-late 2014. The appointment is initially for five-years under the terms of the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. Possibility for further appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and the budgetary situation of the Institute.
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (Salary scale 11) € 3259, - to € 4462,- per month gross, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses). Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. Leiden University is an equal opportunity employer.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Additional information

Further enquiries can be directed to the chair of the search committee Prof. dr. Daniel Thomas at d.c.thomas@fsw.leidenuniv.nl; +31 71 527 1263.

Applications:
Applications (in English) should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (with list of publications), one sample publication, and evidence of teaching experience. Applicants should arrange for three recommendation letters to be directly sent. All documents should be addressed to vacature@fsw.leidenuniv.nl. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled or the search is cancelled.
We will send an acknowledgement email confirming receipt of your application within three working days. If you do not receive a confirmation within three days please phone us directly at +31 71 5273427.

Originally found here: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/LEI/vacancy/21952/lang/en/

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