Source: VU Univeristy, Deadline: 20.04.2007.

The Department of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for two positions as Lecturer in Political Science.
(Senior) Lecturer in Political Science / International Relations 
f/m // specialized in International Security // For 1,0 fte
Vacancy number 1.2007.00106/A

(Junior) Lecturer in Political Science f/m
specialized in Comparative Politics // For 0,8 fte
Vacancy number 1.2007.00106/B

VU University Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that VU University first opened its doors to students.
VU University (www.vu.nl) aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students. Both research and teaching at the VU University are of a high quality. The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is just 8 minutes away by train.

The Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science is a vibrant, small, high quality department offering a full range of degree programmes in Political Science (BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD). These programmes integrate comparative politics, European Union politics and international relations, while providing students with the opportunity to specialise within this broad context. The programmes are taught in English (the BSc programme partly). Starting from September 2007, the Department will also participate in the interdisciplinary master’s programme “Politics and Law of International Security” which will offer the LLM degree.
The main themes addressed in the teaching curriculum are closely related to the Department’s Research Programme (entitled Multi-Level Governance in Europe and Beyond).

Tasks
The successful candidates will be expected to:
    • Contribute to the teaching of the Department at all levels (especially in the field of International Relations (1.2007.00106A) or in Comparative and European Politics (1.2007.00106B))
    • Contribute to the research programme of the Department (1.2007.00106B) and take a supervising role in a part of the research programme (1.2007.00106A)
    • Support grant applications (1.2007.00106A)
    • In addition, candidate A will be responsible for the Department’s share in the interdisciplinary master’s programme “LLM in the Politics and Law of International Security”

Requirements
Vacancy 1.2007.00106A: The applicant must hold a doctorate in Political Science with a specialisation in International Relations. Affinity with, and basic knowledge of, International Law is recommendable. Quality in research must be demonstrated by international refereed publications, teaching experience and quality must be documented by student evaluations. Managerial experience is desirable. The candidate must be fluent in English, and willing to acquire a working knowledge of Dutch within two years.

Vacancy 1.2007.00106B: The applicant must hold (or soon hold) a doctorate in Political Science with a specialization in Comparative Politics and will preferably have an active research profile as evidenced by (refereed, international) publications. He or she is familiar with the field of comparative European politics (including the European Union) and has teaching experience in this field. The candidate must be fluent in English.
Conditions
Vacancy number 1.2007.00106A: The initial appointment is for 2 years, with renewal being possible subject to performance. The appointment will initially be in the rank of Universitair Docent (Senior Lecturer - Assistant Professor).
Vacancy number 1.2007.00106B: The appointment is for a fixed 2 year term and will be in the rank of Universitair Docent (Lecturer - Assistant Professor).
Salary
Vacancy number 1.2007.00106A. Gross monthly salary ranges from € 3.709,- to € 4.761,- (salary scale 12), depending on experience.
Vacancy number 1.2007.00106B. Gross monthly salary ranges from € 3.060,- to € 4.190,- (salary scale 11), depending on experience.
Salary scales are determined according to the collective rules (CAO) of the Dutch universities.
Information
For information please contact prof. Henk Overbeek (hw.overbeek@fsw.vu.nl) (vacancy number 1.2007.00106A), or prof. Kees van Kersbergen (cj.van.kersbergen@fsw.vu.nl) (vacancy number 1.2007.00106B), tel. +31 20 598 6852 (secr).

Applications
Those interested in applying for one of these positions are requested to send a covering letter, a detailed resume, a list of publications, names and contact details of two referees, as well as any other information that may be relevant, (write the vacancy number on the top left side of the letter and the envelope, or in the e-mail header), no later than April 20th, 2007 to: VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Social Sciences, attn. Mrs. drs. L.M. Bremer, Managing Director, Metropolitan Building, De Boelelaan 1081-C, NL-1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or via e-mail: vacature@fsw.vu.nl.
Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.