Assistant Professor in International Relations and Humanitarian Action

The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%) in the field of International Relations, with an emphasis on peace, conflict and/or humanitarian action. Proven research and teaching experiences with quantitative methods are required as you are expected to contribute to the department’s recent efforts to strengthen research and education using quantitative methods.
In teaching, you are expected to provide BA- and MA-level courses, as well as support PhD supervision. Depending on your disciplinary background, you will be asked to teach quantitative methodologies as well as specialized courses for the MA IR and in the EMJMD 2-year MA programme on “International Humanitarian Action”. Participation in managerial committees related to the organization of the degree programmes will be expected. In general, you could contribute to basic introductory courses in areas such as IR Theory, Policy and Governance, History of International Relations and International Politics.

In terms of research, you are expected to contribute to the development of innovative research projects focused on peace, conflict and/or humanitarian action.

You will develop your own research projects (both individually and in small teams) and will contribute to wider research initiatives within the University and beyond. We expect that you develop a research funding plan to attract external funding in the short/medium term.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

● You have a completed PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or a cognate area
● You have proven research results, supported by a list of at least two peer-reviewed articles published in indexed journals
● You have further research potential and plans supported by a program of research for the next three years indicating its contributions towards developing one of the research areas mentioned above
● You have proven experience with quantitative methods in research and education
● You have excellent social and communicative skills and ability to work in group
● You have teaching experience and have or are expected to acquire relevant teaching qualifications, such as the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ or in Dutch, BKO) within one year
● You have the ability to communicate and teach in English (CEFR C1 level for reading, listening, writing, speaking), knowledge of Dutch is not an entry requirement, but a CEFR B2 level for reading and listening, and CEFR B1 level for writing and speaking are part of the conditions for tenure.

Application

You can fill in the form and upload 4 PDF files (all in English):

1. a letter of motivation, where you clearly state your teaching and research potential and the expected contributions to the Department and University at large
2. a curriculum vitae detailing teaching and research experience and mentioning two academic referees with their contact details (references at this stage are not required)
3. a list of publications
4. a plan for research for the next three years (max. 1000 words).

You may apply for this position until 31 October 11:59pm / before 1 November 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be taken into consideration.

The selection interviews will take place in the week of November 7, 2022. We aim for a quick turnaround and request that you remain available for interviews in this period.