Assistant Professor (UD) in International Political Economy

Your function

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is searching for an Assistant Professor in Political Science with a strong profile in International Political Economy who can contribute to both teaching and research.

Within IPE, we are open to a broad range of themes and welcome expertise and (critical) perspectives relating to the changing nature of global capitalism and power shifts within the global political economy, and the interplay between global economic and geopolitical dynamics within a changing global order. Relevant areas of expertise may include, for example:

• global production, trade, and financial systems in a context of geopolitical rivalry
• economic statecraft, geoeconomics, and techno-industrial competition
• the political economy of technological change and digitalisation
• industrial policy, development, and state–market relations
• the role of both public and private actors such as states, corporations, and elites in shaping (the governance of) the global political economy
• European economic governance within a changing world order
• global inequalities and North–South relations

We are especially interested in candidates who adopt analytically rigorous and theoretically informed approaches, and who can contribute to ongoing debates on power, governance, and transformation in the global political economy.

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 position for you. You need to hold a PhD in political science or a closely related field, have a strong research profile in international political economy, and preferably have teaching experience with positive evaluations. You have an international research network, a record of high-quality publications, and the potential to acquire research funding.

As an Assistant Professor, you are expected to be able to teach a variety of courses in political science, and especially in International Political Economy, at Bachelor and Master level, both in our Political Science programmes and in the inter-disciplinary BSc Programme: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). You conduct research, publish this in international, refereed journals and, where feasible, disseminate 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 political economy
• undertake independent research and publish in international peer-reviewed journals
• 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 political economy
• 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
  (proven) ability and willingness to apply for external research funding
• Ideally, holding a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If not, you are eager and committed to obtaining it
• 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

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

What do we offer?

A stimulating position in a highly committed team within a societally engaged university and a vibrant international city. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system Universitair Docent 2 (UFO) and is vacant for 1.0 FTE. 

Your employment contract will initially last 18 months. Afterwards, there is a prospect of a permanent contract. On a full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 4.728,00 (scale 11.0) and a maximum € 6.433,00 (scale 11.11), depending on your experience. Foreign candidates may be entitled to a 30% tax break, upon approval of the Dutch tax agency.

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

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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