Assistant Professor in War Studies (1 fte)
Offer DescriptionWe aim to appoint an Assistant Professor with research and teaching expertise in War Studies or Strategic studies with demonstrable interest in contemporary war and warfare.What you will do
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) aims to appoint an Assistant Professor with specialisation in contemporary war and warfare, focused on security and defence policy challenges facing Western societies. We especially welcome candidates with demonstrable interests in, and knowledge of, topics that intersect war studies and adjacent fields like civil defense, crisis management, policing, intelligence studies and security studies more broadly.The successful candidate will have demonstrable research records in themes related to the vacancy and strong teaching background in war and/ or strategic studies, or a related field, as well as in topics related to the Institute’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programme offerings. The candidate will be expected to teach across several programmes in the Institute, notably the master’s programme Crisis and Security Management and the bachelor programme Security Studies, and our minor in Global Affairs. The positions are aimed at strengthening the Institute’s teaching, research and grant-acquisition capacities in a phase of growth and exciting interdisciplinary research opportunities.The successful applicants will be expected to:Develop and teach courses in war studies;
Conduct independent research on topics related to war studies
Generate high-quality output in both academic and non-academic outlets, with a focus on international, peer-reviewed journals;
Actively contribute to the renewal and ongoing improvement of educational practices at Bachelor’s and Master’s level;
Work within a multidisciplinary team of colleagues and support the development and implementation of the research strategy of the Institute;
Supervision of thesis and capstone projects;
Contribute to the tutorial system of student mentoring and advising;
Take on administrative and coordination tasks within the Institute;
Acquisition and project management of research and training projects of third parties;
Preferably, the candidate demonstrates an ability to teach across a variety of security-related themes and topics so that they can contribute to other teaching programmes at the institute (e.g. crisis governance, intelligence, cybersecurity) beyond our offerings in war studies.Where you will work
The mission of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) is contributing to society. The faculty is characterized by high-quality interdisciplinary education and the development of scientific knowledge with a high potential for societal impact. Whether it is terrorism, security, intelligence, contemporary issues in our society are comprehensively addressed at FGGA.In the heart of The Hague, where important decisions are made, students and professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills. Extensive collaboration with academic and societal partners ensures that students leave university with a smile and one foot in the future, ready to make a substantial contribution to society.FGGA is one of the seven faculties of Leiden University. This young, entrepreneurial, innovative organisation has three scientific institutes, two centres, over 3,700 students and 425 staff members. For more information about the faculty, .The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute specialising in security, safety and global challenges. ISGA is part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs of Leiden University.ISGA analyses and studies security issues with local, national, transnational and global impact. These include crises, intelligence, terrorism, war, violence and cybercrime. The institute is characterised by a multidisciplinary research approach, and its research groups are thematically clustered.ISGA is based in the residential city of The Hague, the international city of peace, justice and security. Inspiring interactions are maintained with other knowledge institutions, regional, national and international governments, the private sector and NGOs.What you bring
The research group War, Peace and Justice brings together scholars, researchers as well as current and former practitioners to explore issues related to the drivers, nature and (new) dynamics of war and conflict, comprehensive approaches to the promotion of sustainable peace, and the role of justice and human rights in the context of conflict, peace and global affairs. Our approach reflects ISGA’s multidisciplinary nature, and leverages political, historical, ethical, legal, and methodological perspectives. ISGA is a growing institution, and the candidate will be expected to contribute to the administrative and managerial task involved therewith.Within this group, we are looking for someone with complementary expertise who can work independently. Every job is different, so in the beginning we will devote attention to your onboarding. If some of the work activities are new to you, we will look together at what you need, and draw up a development plan. This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following:
If you immediately recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!What we offer
Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving, and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance.You will be working as a part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, located in The Hague – the International City of Peace and Justice. Firmly rooted in the academic tradition, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs provides an inspiring and challenging education and research environment, with a strong interdisciplinary character and international orientation; it is a meeting place for students, scholars and professionals, a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship.We also offer:
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Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality …Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universiteit Leiden Country Netherlands City Leiden Postal Code 2311EZ Street Rapenburg 70 GeofieldContact CityLeiden WebsiteStreetRapenburg 70 Postal Code2311 EZSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
€4332 per month
Leiden, Zuid-Holland
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:11:44 GMT
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