Assistant Professor in International Political Economy (1.0 FTE)

Assistant Professor in International Political Economy (1.0 FTE)
Assistant Professor in International Political Economy (1.0 FTE)

Published	Deadline	Location
today	31 Oct	Groningen

What will you be working on?
The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%) in the field of International Relations, with an emphasis on economic globalisation under the Chair Group International Political Economy (IPE – https://www.rug.nl/research/icog/research/resea

Job description
What will you be working on?
The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%) in the field of International Relations, with an emphasis on economic globalisation under the Chair Group International Political Economy (IPE – https://www.rug.nl/research/icog/research/research-centres/centre-for-internatlonal-relations-research-/international-political-economy/?lang=en)). 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 must be able to contribute to courses such as Introduction to Economics, IPE of Money, IPE of Trade, or Introduction to Statistics. Depending on teaching needs, you may also be asked to contribute to general introductory courses in areas such as IR Theory, Policy and Governance, History of International Relations, International Politics, and/or qualitative and quantitative social science research methodologies; as well as specialized courses for the MA tracks “International Political Economy” (https://www.rug.nl/masters/international-political-economy/). Participation in managerial committees related to the organization of the degree programs will be expected.
In research you are expected to contribute to any field of research in IPE. The IPE chair group in Groningen has traditionally focused on institutional changes due to economic globalization. Candidates who could further reinforce this research program, as well as those who could expand our collective research area to new fields of research are welcome to apply. Candidates with a specialization in the IPE of development, IPE of environment, as well as those with a focus on the Global South are particularly encouraged to apply.
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.
Specifications

• max. 38 hours per week
• max. €6181 per month
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Requirements
Who are we looking for?
● You have a completed PhD in International Relations, Political Science, International Economics, or a cognate area
● You have proven research results
● You have further research potential and plans supported by a research program in IPE
● You have proven experience with quantitative methods in research and/or teaching
● You have excellent social and communicative skills and ability to work in groups
● 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, and 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 promotion.
Conditions of employment
We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:
– a salary, depending on qualifications and work experience, with a minimum of € 3,974 (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 6,181 (salary scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position
– excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus and participation in a pension scheme for employees. Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants. We offer 232 holiday hours per calendar year for full-time employment
– an appointment initially on a temporary basis for 18 months with an outlook to a permanent position when you meet the criteria.
The faculty will facilitate you with obtaining the requested qualifications for teaching and the Dutch language.
The appointee will ideally commence on 1 February 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
Department
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is built on a long-standing tradition of four centuries. Our mission is to be a top-ranking faculty with both excellent education and world-quality research, with a strong international orientation, firmly rooted in the north of the Netherlands. We create knowledge & new insights and share its benefits with society. We work at a modern, broad and international institution, educating over 5,000 Dutch and international students to become forward-looking, articulate and independent academics and professionals. We form a hardworking and diverse team of 700 staff members.
The Department of International Relations and International Organization (IRIO – https://www.rug.nl/let/onze-faculteit/organisatie/vakgebieden/irio/) is committed to top-tier research combined with high quality education. Students and staff are drawn to studying international relations and the role of international organization in an integrated manner from historical, political, economic and legal angles. The Bachelor’s ( https://www.rug.nl/bachelors/international-relations-and-international-organization/?lang=en) and Master’s (https://www.rug.nl/masters/international-relations-60-ec/?lang=en) degree programs are taught in English. There are currently about 1,000 students registered for the various IRIO programs. Additionally, the Department contributes to the EMJMD 2-year Master degree program in Humanitarian Action, coordinated by the Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA – https://www.rug.nl/sustainable-society/research/disaster-resilience/humanitarian-assistance-noha-network?lang=en), and the Research Master’s program (https://www.rug.nl/masters/modern-history-and-international-relations-research/) in International Relations with a specialization in Modern History. Research in the Department is organized through the Centre for IR Research (CIRR – https://www.rug.nl/research/icog/research/research-centres/centre-for-internatlonal-relations-research-/) in five chairs: History & Theory of IR; IR and Security Studies; International Political Economy (IPE); History & Theory of European Integration; and Globalization Studies and Humanitarian Action.
Additional information

Prof. H.W. Hoen
h.w.hoen@rug.nl
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Application procedure
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).
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 concise statement outlining your plans for research and teaching for the next three years (max. 500 words in total).
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.
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