Assistant Professor in Social and Political Philosophy

26 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

1 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

We are looking for a new colleague specialising in social and/or political philosophy. The position is open to candidates with various specialisations, both in terms of research themes and in terms of methodological approaches, such as critical social theory, democratic theory, theories of justice, historical, intercultural, analytical, continental approaches, etc.

Your job
You will be embedded in the Ethics Institute of the department of Philosophy & Religious Studies . Teaching will be in the various programmes in which we participate: the BA in Philosophy, the BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), the Research Master’s in Philosophy and the Master in Applied Ethics. In particular, you may be asked to conduct a relatively large share of your tasks within the PPE programme .

We highly value interdisciplinary collaboration. Your research specialisation should facilitate collaborations within one or more of Utrecht University’s research strategic themes (Institutions for Open Societies, Dynamics of Youth, Pathways to Sustainability, Life Sciences) or focus areas .

We highly value connecting our research and teaching to societal stakeholders, in various forms of public outreach and engagement, collaborative research projects, etc. This is as much a contribution to society as an enrichment of our own fundamental research. For a sample of our work in the area, please visit the website of our various research and impact themes .

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for a colleague who:

• holds a completed PhD in Philosophy (or in a closely related field), by the time of appointment;
• has teaching and research expertise in the domain of social and/or political philosophy, including an affinity for teaching and supervising in the PPE programme;
• has a research specialisation within this field, as evidenced by a realistic medium-term research plan, aiming for publications in leading journals, with potential for attracting/securing external research funding;
• has a record (appropriate to career stage) of publications that demonstrates the ability to conduct research which is internationally recognised as contributing to the field;
• has experience with teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate (BA and/or MA) programmes;
• displays an interdisciplinary attitude: the willingness and ability to contribute to the development of interdisciplinary teaching and research, particularly in the research strategic themes and focus areas listed above;
• is willing to develop a societal impact agenda related to their academic work and teaching;
• has an open and enthusiastic attitude: the willingness and ability to contribute actively to the formation of learning communities of staff and students;
• is interested in team teaching and team science;
• is able to teach in Dutch and English. International candidates will be helped to acquire Dutch language skills in the first two years of their appointment;
• holds, or is willing to obtain, the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ; in Dutch: Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO). The BKO is recognized by all 14 Dutch universities. Candidates who do not yet have a BKO or an international equivalent will receive support to obtain this qualification in the first two years of their appointment.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• a position for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
• a working week of 38 hours, in which 40% of the time is reserved for research and 60% for teaching of which 10% is free space that will not be scheduled;
• a gross monthly salary between €4,332 and €6,737 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11-12 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Utrecht University works with the TRIPLE model . This makes it possible to recognise and value multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary teaching and research. The model also embraces job diversification and dynamic career paths: there is room to develop your own strengths and look at how you complement and strengthen the team as a whole.

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your application via the 'apply now' button. We would like to receive the following information with your application:

• your motivation letter;
• your CV, including a publication list and the names and contact details of two referees (but no reference letters!);
• a concise research plan showing alignment with the research profile of the department, including ideas about how to create societal impact for your research (max. 400 words);
• a concise teaching statement, outlining your approach to and experience with teaching (max. 400 words);
• a key publication or writing sample (max. 20 pages).

Interviews are planned on 18, 20 and 21 march (first round); and 25 and 27 march (second round). Besides an online interview, an in-person interview, a teaching demonstration, or an assessment may be part of the application procedure. The start date is 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Professor R.J.G. Claassen at [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/337029/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3512BL

Street

Janskerkhof 13

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/337029/assistant-professor-in-social-and-po…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED