Social Science Research Methods
European/International Politics
University of Twente, The Netherlands
The Department of Political Science and Research Methods (www.mb.utwente.nl/polmt/) has vacancies for two positions: one in the field of social science research methods, and one in the field of European/international politics.
Assistant Professor (UD) of Social Science Research Methods (07/006)
Description
The Department offers courses in social science research methods and applied statistics at all levels. Courses at the Bachelor- and Premaster-level are typically offered jointly for students in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences and European Studies. Courses at the Master- and PhD level are more differentiated according to the student's specialization. Many courses are offered in English as well as in Dutch. The PhD program is offered jointly with other Dutch political science/public administration departments in the inter-university school Netherlands Institute of Government.
Your teaching activities include:
- courses and lectures (including development and preparation) at all levels in the area of Research Methods (including applied statistics for social sciences);
- participation in and organization of educational programs outside the core academic curricula, e.g. post-academic education;
- advice on research strategies, the use of analytical models, and research reports to other faculty members and Ph.D students in the Faculty of Management and Governance.
- supervision of Bachelor and Master theses.
Your research activities should fit within the research program of the Institute for Governance Studies (www.igs.utwente.nl <http://www.igs.utwente.nl/> ), and preferably also within the research activities of the Department.
Profile
You have a degree or specialisation in one of the social sciences, and a sound knowledge of empirical social research. You hold a PhD degree in one of the social sciences, and have published in scientific outlets. You enjoy teaching students with various backgrounds the principles and the practice of social science research, and you possess the depth as well as the scope of knowledge needed for this purpose. Your research shows that you master the application of research methods and statistics to a substantive field in the social sciences. You hold a strong research track record. Previous success with grant applications is a pro, as well as research and teaching experience abroad. You enjoy working and teaching in a multi-disciplinary environment. You are able to teach both in Dutch and in English. In case you do not speak or understand Dutch, you are expected to be able to communicate in Dutch within two years. Vacancy number 07/006.
Assistant Professor (UD) of Political Science (European/International Politics) (07/007)
Description
The Department of Political Science and Research Methods offers courses in political science in the Public Administration and European Studies programs, at the Bachelor- and Master levels. The PhD program is offered jointly with other Dutch political science/public administration departments in the inter-university school Netherlands Institute of Government. The emphasis in these courses is on empirical political science, democratic theory, and the politics of the European Union. Specifically for the newly developed program in European Studies, we now aim at strengthening our focus on the international relations of the European Union and its member states.
Your teaching activities include:
- courses and lectures (including development and preparation) at Bachelor and Master level on political science, European political integration and especially the external relations of the EU and its member states ('Europe in the World');
- participation in and organization of educational programs outside the core academic curricula, e.g. post-academic education;
- supervision of Bachelor and Master theses.
Your research activities should fit within the research program "Innovation of Governance" of the Institute for Governance Studies (www.igs.utwente.nl <http://www.igs.utwente.nl/> ).
Profile
You are a political scientist who has specialized in international relations and/or issues of European integration. You have a sound knowledge of the methods of empirical research in political science. You have both experience in and enjoy working with colleagues from other disciplines (notably law and economics). You have -recently- finished your PhD and you hold a strong research track record. Previous success with grant applications is a pro, as well as research and teaching experience abroad. You are able to teach both in Dutch and in English. In case you do not speak or understand Dutch, you are expected to be able to communicate in Dutch within two years. Vacancy number 07/007.
Offer for both positions
We offer a fulltime employment, initially for two years, starting August 2007. After this period the contract may be extended subject to review and developments within the program. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, embedded not only in the POLMT group, but also in the Faculty as a whole. The salary is between EUR 3024 and EUR 4705 gross per month, depending on your working experience and level of education, and based on the function profiles assistant professor ('universitair docent') level 1 or 2. Several additional benefits are available. The labour agreements are in accordance with the CAO-NU for Dutch universities.
Information and application
For further information on both positions, you can contact prof. dr. Kees Aarts (+31 53 4893251; e-mail [log in to unmask]). Your written application (in English), including a full CV, examples of publications and possibly with references, should be sent to: P.J.J.M. van Loon, Dean of the Faculty Management and Governance, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede. You can also send your application by email to mrs. A.H. Schoonbeek ([log in to unmask]). Applications should be received by January 31, 2007. Please mention the vacancy number.
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