Call for Applications! for the post of Assistant Professor in Climate Just Transitions and Development! Apply Now!

Your job

You will join the International Development Studies (IDS) Group at the department. Embedded in the Urban Futures research programme and actively engaged in Utrecht University’s strategic research themes: Pathways to Sustainability, Institutions for Open Societies, and Dynamics of Youth, IDS has specialised in understanding ‘development’ in particular places from translocal and transnational perspectives, in a context of rapidly changing flows of capital and of people

You have demonstrated experience in teaching both individually and as part of the team. Affinity to conducting and teaching empirical research, and quantitative and mixed methods is desired. You will also co-develop and coordinate courses in the Dutch-taught Bachelor programme in Human Geography and Spatial Planning and in English taught Master programme in International Development Studies as well as in Research Master in Global Urban Transformations. For this reason, language proficiency in both Dutch and English is required.

The position involves 60% teaching and 40% research time.

As an assistant professor, your core tasks include:

• teaching Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses;
• Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis supervision;
• research, project acquisition and publishing and generating societal impact;
• PhD supervision;
• building and strengthening research and education networks within and outside Utrecht University in the field of International Development.

We believe in a balance between individual and collective achievements. Therefore, we will assess candidate’s qualifications both on individual and team performance. We stimulate inclusive academic leadership at all levels.

Your qualities

We are looking for a colleague who meets the following criteria.

• You have a PhD in International Development Studies, Human Geography, Spatial Planning, or a related discipline.
• You are proficient in both Dutch and English.
• The preference is for candidates who can teach quantitative and/or mixed research methods skills.
• You have strong personal leadership skills: you are self-reflective, a clear communicator, and able to give and take responsibility.
• You have a clearly defined research line and publication strategy.
• You have demonstrated ability and potential to acquire external funding.
• You have field research experience in the Global South, including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and/or Latin America.
• You have good social skills and are able and motivated to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines.
• You have a University Teaching Qualification
  (Dutch or foreign equivalent) or are willing to acquire this certificate within two years.

Our offer

We offer:

• a position for 18 months with the prospect of a permanent contract, following positive evaluation;
• a working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between €4,332 and €5,929 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply’ button below. Your application should include (and be limited to) the following:

• your motivation letter (no more than one page);
• a one-page summary of your research, including future research plans;
• your curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
• names and contact details of two people who can provide references.

The first round of interviews are scheduled at the end of May.

The application deadline is 15 May 2024.