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                Assistant professor in Social and Political Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts
<br>and Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy, Maastricht University
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<br>1.0fte 6-year tenure-track position
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<br>Reference number: AT2019.037
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<br>Job description
<br>FASoS is seeking an assistant professor with demonstrated excellence in
<br>teaching and research in social and/or political philosophy.
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<br>Research is carried out within the context of the Research Institute for Arts
<br>and Social Sciences and, in particular, relating to the interdisciplinary
<br>research programme Political Culture in Europe or Science, Technology and
<br>Society Studies.  S/He is expected to develop international research projects
<br>and to attract external funding that is related to the facultys core research
<br>themes.
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<br>The selected candidate will contribute to the teaching and coordination of
<br>courses and supervision of internships, projects and theses in the BA and MA
<br>programmes of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and in the BA programme
<br>of the UCM.The division of teaching and research duties follows the regular
<br>division used at the Faculty of 60% teaching and management and 40% research.
<br>The research time can be extended through external fundraising.
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<br>Requirements
<br>Suitable candidates will have a PhD degree in philosophy with a focus on
<br>modern society, culture and/or politics. Knowledge of the social and political
<br>impacts of digitalisation is a recommendation. Fluency in English is a
<br>prerequisite, while non-Dutch speaking applicants should be willing to learn
<br>Dutch (basic level). After earning the PhD, they will have gained relevant
<br>work experience in an academic position at a university.
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<br>The candidate should be an experienced and enthusiastic teacher and have
<br>demonstrated ability in thesis supervision and teaching coordination roles.
<br>Experience with course development is an asset. The candidate is able to
<br>stimulate student learning and to maximize student participation in our system
<br>of small-scale problem-based learning (PBL). Experience with teaching in
<br>international classrooms is preferable.
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<br>Candidates should display outstanding quality in research and be open to an
<br>interdisciplinary approach. They will have a relevant international network
<br>and a track record of potential for grant acquisition. International
<br>peer-reviewed academic publications are imperative.
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<br>The candidate is expected to be a team player, to have an open, effective
<br>management style, and be ready to fulfil an administrative role in the
<br>faculty.
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<br>Maastricht University
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<br>Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based
<br>learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented
<br>approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic
<br>approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht
<br>University has around 16,300 students and 4,300 employees. Reflecting the
<br>university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and
<br>staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health,
<br>Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics,
<br>Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
<br>Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.
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<br>Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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<br>The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) has about 250 staff members,
<br>and about 1,600 students. More than 76% of the students are non-Dutch (64
<br>different nationalities). All programmes are offered in English and some are
<br>also offered in Dutch. FASoS offers two 3-year bachelors programmes: Arts and
<br>Culture and European Studies. It also offers eight different 1-year Masters
<br>programmes and two 2-year research masters programmes.
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<br>Research is organised around four programmes: Politics and Culture in Europe;
<br>Science, Technology and Society Studies; Arts, Media and Culture; and
<br>Globalisation, Transnationalism and Development. The Faculty of Arts and
<br>Social Sciences is housed in the historic city centre of Maastricht.
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<br>What we have to offer
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<br>Maastricht University provides an attractive, internationally-oriented
<br>academic environment where young people receive an advanced education and
<br>scholars conduct first-rate research.
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<br>Initially, candidates are employed on a temporary contract as assistant
<br>professor (level 2) and agree to specific development goals. Five years into
<br>the appointment, candidates will be evaluated and if the development goals
<br>have been met, promoted to assistant professor (level 1) on a permanent
<br>contract. The evaluation can be brought forward if criteria are met earlier.
<br>On the candidates request the evaluation can be deferred in case of special
<br>personal circumstances, such as pregnancy leave, parental leave or chronic
<br>illness.
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<br>The workload will be the normal workload for the position of assistant
<br>professor. Currently this implies 60% teaching  and 40% research activities.
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<br>Remuneration will be according to standard salary levels, depending on
<br>education and relevant work experience. This implies a minimum of  3.637,00
<br>and a maximum of  4.978,00 gross per month for a full-time appointment of 38
<br>hours per week (salary scale 11, Dutch Universities Conditions of
<br>Employment).
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<br>Each year the standard salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8%
<br>and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
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<br>The universitys relocation policy stipulates that the selected candidate
<br>needs to move to (the vicinity of) Maastricht. If not already living in
<br>Maastricht (or its direct surroundings), (s)he will be eligible for an
<br>allowance for moving costs or an allowance for alternative housing. Other
<br>secondary conditions include a pension scheme and partially paid parental
<br>leave.
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<br>The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective
<br>Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions
<br>also apply. For more information look at the website
<br>http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl >
<br>Support> UM employees.
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<br>Starting date: Preferably 15 August 2019 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
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<br>Information
<br>Further information on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is available on
<br>our website: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fasos.
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<br>Any inquiries about the position or the project may be addressed to:
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<br>Prof.Dr.Tsj.Swierstra
<br>(t.swierstra@maastrichtuniversity.nl )
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<br>Application
<br>Candidates are invited to submit their application, which should consist of:
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<br>  1.  A letter of motivation;
<br>  2.  The PhD degree certificate;
<br>  3.  A full CV & complete list of publications;
<br>  4.  A statement on teaching and research interests and how these link to the
<br>teaching and research conducted at our faculty;
<br>  5.  Teaching evaluations, if available;
<br>  6.  Two writing samples: published article(s) and/or book chapter;
<br>  7.  The contact information of two referees (including e-mail, phone number,
<br>mailing address, and relationship to the applicant).
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<br>Maastricht University is committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and a
<br>welcoming atmosphere. This inclusiveness strategy has resulted in a very
<br>diverse representation of nationalities and cultures. We strongly believe that
<br>diversity (including, but not limited to nationality, age and gender) of the
<br>staff and student population will increase the quality of UM education &
<br>research. Fostering diversity and inclusivity creates an academic community
<br>where individual talents thrive, and values and differences are cherished. We
<br>strongly encourage you to apply if you are qualified for this position.
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<br>The deadline for submitting your application is 28 February 2019.
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<br>Please send your application electronically to the Secretariat of the
<br>department Philosophy:
<br>pzfasosvac-philotss@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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<br>Ties van de Werff, PhD | postdoc researcher | Department of Philosophy |
<br>Maastricht University | Grote Gracht 86 room 0.002 | P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD
<br>Maastricht | T +31 6 17054514 |
<br>www.tiesvandewerff.nl
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