Assistant professor in Sociology

Are you – a social scientist who aims to understand current societal problems from a sociological perspective, – looking for a stimulating environment to expand your own research line, – an inspiring teacher of innovative courses for social science students, and – experienced in advanced research methodology? Then our team from the department of Sociology would like to meet you! We invite you to apply for a position at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0,8 – 1

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Professor who is already more advanced in research and teaching. The position is on a contract with the option for tenure after 18 months. Teaching activities involve courses in the bachelor and master program of Sociology, in methodology courses of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) and in the research master of FSS. Research expertise fits into one of the five research programs of

PARIS

  the research program on societal participation of the

department of Sociology

.

Your duties

• develop, coordinate and teach bachelor and master level courses
• further develop your own innovative empirical research line in one of the PARIS themes
• be active in acquiring external research funding
• be involved in the supervision of PhD candidates
• to perform management tasks and/or take part in committees
• to adhere to principles of team science and open science

Requirements

• a PhD in social sciences
• didactic qualities as proven by a Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO) or the willingness of obtaining a BKO within two years, and positive teaching evaluations
• several years of experience with teaching sociological and/or methodological courses
• preferably experience in quantitative research methodology
• strong research skills as shown in a strong publication record, an international academic network and successful grant applications
• commitment to research with high societal impact and valorization strategy
• fluency in Dutch or the willingness to learn Dutch in the first years; the ability to teach in English at C1 level is required

What are we offering?

A challenging position in a societal engaged organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a maximal gross monthly salary of  € 6.181 (scale 12) and  minimum  €3.974 (scale 11), dependent on your educational level and experience. The job profile is based on the university ranking system (UFO) of Assistant Professor 2 and is open for at least 0,8 fte. In the first two years the ratio of teaching and research is 50/50. Starting in the position of Assistant Professor 1 and the option of promotion to Associate Professor is negotiable.  

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP), contribution to commuting expenses
• discounts on collective insurances (healthcare- and car insurance)

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences examines the major social problems of our time from multiple perspectives. From bullying at school to dealing with transnational immigration, from the rise of populist politicians to creating a self-reliant society. Only at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will find all the academic disciplines needed to understand these ‘wicked problems’: alongside the traditional disciplines such as sociology, anthropology and politics, we also research and teach the new social sciences such as communication science and management & organization science. We do not settle for easy answers in our teaching and research. Our researchers and students are critical thinkers and doers who work together to devise surprising solutions to the problems of today.

Working at the Faculty of Social Sciences means working with colleagues from a range of academic disciplines in an inspiring and personal work and study environment with excellent research facilities. We employ more than 500 staff members, and we are home to around 2,500 students.

About the department, institute, project
The department of Sociology  hosts over 50 fte of academic staff and organizes the bachelor and master education in sociology, as well as courses in methodology in social sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Our bachelor program is recently renewed to include transdisciplinary courses in which students learn from involvement with societal stakeholders. Education in the methodology of social sciences is also undergoing a series of innovations to meet the new challenges of working with big and small data. The Bachelor and Master programs in Sociology deal with the themes of diversity, social inequality, social networks and social capital, social entrepreneurship. The research of the department is organized in the research program Participation in Society (PARIS ) that includes five theme groups: ‘Social Context of Aging’, ‘Social Inequality in the Lifecourse’, ‘Identities, Diversity and Inclusion’, ‘Social Conflict and Change’ en ‘Philanthropic Studies’.

Application

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until

15/10/2022

. The job interviews are planned for the third and fourth week of October, when possible please take them into account when applying for the position.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Marjolein Broese van Groenou
Position: Head of department
E-mail: m.i.broesevangroenou@vu.nl
Telephone: +31-20-5986898

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