25Jan 2015
Positions at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
21:15 - By Hal Colebatch - employment
The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for TWO Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) positions in Global Public Policy, Transnational Governance, and/or International Relations. For one of these positions, we are seeking a scholar of Public Policy and Governance with a transnational and/or comparative focus. For the other position, we are seeking a scholar of International Relations with an focus on transnational governance broadly construed. The precise boundary between the two positions is fungible. Both positions are open with respect to regional expertise. Candidates for the first position will be expected to teach introductory and advanced courses in Public Policy and Governance and/or International Relations both within the Political Science Department (at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and within a new selective interdisciplinary undergraduate degree on Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE, http://www.uva.nl/en/education/bachelor-s/bachelor-s-programmes/content/politics-psychology-law-and-economics/politics-psychology-law-and-economics.html). Candidates for both positions should contribute to the research profile of the Department's Research Programme Group 'Political Economy and Transnational Governance' (PETGOV, http://aissr.uva.nl/programme-groups).
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world centre for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the social sciences in the Netherlands. The Department of Political Science (http://www.uva.nl/en/disciplines/political-science) is one of seven highly-international departments in the faculty.
Applicants must have a PhD in political science/international relations/public policy or other relevant field in the social sciences. The appointment will be temporary for three years, with the prospect of a permanent appointment if the conditions for tenure are realized. The gross monthly salary will be between ?3259 and ?5070 plus benefits, based on a full-time appointment and depending on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The successful candidate should be able to take up the position in the summer of 2015.
Applicants should send a letter of application and a full CV (including a list of publications) as well as two writing samples or publications. They should be sent before February 28, 2015 to: Professor Jonathan Zeitlin via e-mail with appropriate attachments (sollicitaties-fmg@uva.nl), Department of Political Science, University of Amsterdam, Postbus 15578, 1001 NB Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Applicants should ensure that three letters of reference are sent by referees directly to the department as above.
Additional information about the vacancies can be obtained from Prof. Jonathan Zeitlin: or by telephone +31-20-525-8619. For the complete advertisement text, please refer to the following link: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UVA/vacancy/26156/lang/en/.