We are looking for
Do you hold a PhD in development studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, politics or a related field? Do you have passion for translating academic work into societal impact? Do you have didactic qualities? And do you want to do interdisciplinary and international research? Then you might be the assistant professor we are looking for!
The Sociology of Development and Change Group (SDC) at Wageningen University seeks a candidate for an assistant professor position in development studies (tenure track). Candidates with a background in development studies or a related field (anthropology, geography, sociology, political science, etc.) will be considered, especially candidates who combine expertise in the broad areas of rural development and land and water governance and politics. Experience with interdisciplinary research, qualitative (ethnographic) methodology and critical theory, as well as links with the other main themes of the group (crisis & disaster studies and political ecology) will be an advantage. Your responsibilities include teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, (Bsc, Msc and PhD) student supervision, developing and performing original research within our domain and publishing the results, participating in management or service activities, and to generate external financial support for an innovative research agenda. Potential courses to teach include modules on land and water politics, sociological and anthropological perspectives on development, rural development and food.
We ask
As assistant professor in development studies you have:
We offer
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will be offered a fixed-term, 7 year contract which, upon positive evaluation based on criteria elaborated in the University's Tenure Track policy, can lead to a permanent employment contract as professor. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3.821,- and €5.230,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 11).Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 17th consecutive time.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.
More information
For more information about this position, please contact Prof.dr. Bram Büscher, telephone +31 317 48 2015 or 2075 or by e-mail bram.buscher@wur.nl
For more information about the procedure, please contact Jeanine van ‘t Veer, Corporate Recruiter, recruitment.ssg@wur.nl
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You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
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Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.
We are
The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.
With its roughly 30 branches, 6.800 employees and 12.900 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.
The Sociology of Development and Change Group (SDC)
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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
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