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Job University of Groningen - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Tenure Track (Assistant Professor) History/Sociology of Psychology (1,0 fte)

Job description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Groningen invites applicants for a tenure track position in the philosophy, sociology and history of science as applied to psychology, broadly defined. Candidates are eligible with an excellent command of 20th century philosophy and sociology of science as well as the history of psychology and the neuroscientific turn in this discipline since the 1990s.

Requirements

- University Graduate
- PhD in Psychology or a related discipline
- publication record in international journals
- experience and interest in teaching
- excellent command of the Dutch language (or a willingness to learn the language)
- excellent command of the English language
- ability to attract funding.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience up to a maximum of € 4970 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position (38 hours per week). The appointment of 1,0 fte is for a period of six years. Prior to the completion of the sixth year performance will be assessed. A positive assessment will lead to promotion to the rank of associate professor with tenure. After an additional six years, promotion to the rank of full professor is possible. Secondary benefits, based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities are excellent in general and include e.g. a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions and salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8,3% of the annual salary.

Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, appointment at the associate professor level can also be considered, in which case the salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Contract type

Temporary

Maximum six years, with a possibility of tenure

Organisation

University of Groningen

Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of The Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25.000 students and members of staff.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

Department

Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences is a centre of knowledge focussing on individuals and society. The faculty studies issues relating to human behaviour, the relationships between people, and society as a whole. This includes the study of how people function under normal circumstances, but also of the problems encountered by individuals or groups, and how these can be resolved or prevented.

Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology is part of the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, and offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes in both Dutch and English to over 3000 students. The department currently employs 61 fte tenured or tenure track faculty and is expanding to meet a growing student population. Faculty members are expected to spend 50% of their time on teaching and 50% on research.

Additional information

About the group
Information about tenure track

Prof. Trudy Dehue
g.c.g.dehue@rug.nl


Interested candidates who do not satisfy the entry requirements of the tenure track are also invited to apply. In this case the position may be offered for a shorter period, with the possibility of an extension once the entry requirements are met. The positions are available immediately. The latest possible starting date is August 1st, 2010. Interview and moving expenses are fully covered. Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, statements of research and teaching interests and the names of three references. Only applications received by this date are guaranteed consideration. However, applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

 

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