Assistant Professor (1.0 FTE)

9 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Leiden University

Research Field

Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

2 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Research Group Physical Violence and Public Order at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of Leiden University seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an assistant professor with expertise on violence and mental health. In this group, we adopt a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary perspective, in which we use and adapt concepts from sociology, anthropology, public health and public policy, criminology, victimology, forensic psychology and pedagogy – moving past mono-disciplinary approaches to research into violence and public order. In our data-driven research, we seek to help design evidence-based, tailored interventions and to aid efforts to reduce the violence burden on society. As a Group, we teach a range of courses in the minor Violence Studies and in the CSM Track Governance of Violence.

Key responsibilities
The Institute seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an assistant professor with a specialisation in violence and mental health. We are looking for candidates with a social science background, a solid grasp of research methodologies, and a strong track-record of applying such knowledge and skills to the study of violence and mental health. The preferred candidate will show excellent analytical skills, have a track record in teaching and supervision. Candidates must be able to demonstrate topical expertise on the placement of violent acts within the broader landscape of crime and mental health. Aside from their research, the candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses related to interpersonal violence in the minor Violence Studies, in the master Crisis and Security Management and (where necessary) contribute to teaching in the bachelor Security Studies.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Conduct independent research on topics related to interpersonal violence.
• Generate high-quality output in both academic and non-academic outlets, with a focus on international, peer-reviewed journals.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team of colleagues, both as a project lead and as a collaborator.
• Contribute to a supportive and productive research community.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of the Institute.
• Develop and teach courses related to interpersonal violence in the minor Violence studies, in the new master track Violence in the Master Crisis and Security Management and (where necessary) in the bachelor Security Studies.
• Tutor students by providing mentoring and advice.
• Actively contribute to the renewal and ongoing improvement of educational practices at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of the Institute.
• Be willing to take on administrative and coordination tasks within the Institute.
• Participate in professional-learning courses.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Selection Criteria

• PhD degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Public Health, Epidemiology or a related Social Science field.
• Specific research expertise on interpersonal violence and mental health.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Outstanding research qualities demonstrated through an established track record of publications in peer-reviewed, international journals.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research.
• Experience in research-led teaching.
• In possession of BKO-qualification (“UTQ” - or equivalent).
• Demonstrable commitment to high-quality education.
• Excellent command of English; Command of Dutch is not a requirement but will be seen as a benefit.

Additional Information
Benefits

Terms and conditions
The position starts between April 1 and September 1, 2024. The appointment will initially be made on a temporary basis of 1 year. A permanent appointment may be possible during or after the term of the initial contract, depending upon performance (including teaching, research and administration) and the budgetary situation of the Institute. The salary ranges from € 4.332,-- to € 5.929,-- gross per month (pay scale 11 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Excellent benefits
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions .

UTQ
Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/ she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.

Diversity
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.

Selection process

Applications
Please submit online your application no later than 2 February 2024 via the blue button in our application system.

Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents in PDF format, quoting the vacancy number:

• Motivation letter;
• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
• A sample publication;
• The names and addresses of three potential referees. Letters of recommendation are not needed at this stage of the process.

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.

Additional comments

Information
Enquiries can be made to prof. dr. Marieke Liem, [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336447/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Leiden

Country

Netherlands

City

Den Haag

Postal Code

2526HZ

Street

Den Haag

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336447/assistant-professor-10-fte/apply/#ap…

Contact

City

Leiden

Website

http://www.universiteitleiden.nl/

Street

Rapenburg 70

Postal Code

2311 EZ

STATUS: EXPIRED