The Chair Group of Environmental Governance and Politics (EGP) at the Nijmegen School of Management, Radboud University, is looking for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the field of (global) environmental governance. 
You will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of the research and teaching programmes of the EGP chair group and the co-coordination of the Radboud Centre for Sustainability Challenges (RCSC). You will develop and teach courses in the Bachelor's programme in Geography, Planning and Environment and the Master's programme in Environment and Society Studies (ESS). You will conduct disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research, publish in international high-quality journals, attract external funding for research projects, acquire and supervise PhD projects, build international networks with academics and societal partners, and contribute to general management and coordination tasks in the chair group, department and RCSC.

We are looking for a colleague who can strengthen our research programme by proactively contributing to discussions on transformative change from a (global) environmental governance, earth system governance or multi-level governance perspective.

The Assistant/Associate Professor position requires an aptitude for research and a strong track record in publications on our core themes, as well as a heart for teaching. Above all, we are seeking a highly motivated, committed and collaborative candidate with a cooperative attitude and strong team skills.

• A PhD degree in a relevant social scientific field (e.g. environmental studies, political science, public administration, sociology).
• An excellent reputation in (global) environmental governance, evidenced by publications in internationally recognised high-quality journals, and a track record in attracting research funds and realising societal impact.
• At least four years of experience in academic teaching and research in the field of global environmental governance, and management or coordination of research projects or educational programmes.
• Proven effective teaching skills evidenced by a Dutch university teaching qualification (BKO or UKO) or equivalent (experience with teaching quantitative methods would be an advantage).
• A clear research agenda and niche (theoretically, methodologically and empirically).
• A thorough understanding of and ambition for the transformative changes needed to address (one or different) major sustainability issues (biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, land-use change, sustainable economies, environmental justice, animal welfare and rights).
• Proven ability to supervise PhD candidates.
• Substantial international experience and network (preferably in the global South).
• Excellent English language skills and willingness to learn Dutch (working knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage).
• Proven ability to collaborate in inter- and transdisciplinary teams.

Fixed-term contract: Fixed-term contract for two years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance.

• Employment: 1.0 FTE.
• A maximum gross monthly salary of € 5,826 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 12).
• The exact salary depends on the candidate's qualifications and amount of relevant professional experience. Salary scale 13 may apply.
• In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Duration of the contract: fixed-term contract for two years, with the possibility of extension to a permanent position depending on performance.
• The intended start date is 15 August 2021.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment  and help your family settle in Nijmegen.
• Have a look at our excellent employment conditions. They include a good work-life balance (among other things because of the excellent leave arrangements), opportunities for development and a great pension scheme.

Radboud University

We want to get the best out of science, others and ourselves. Why? Because this is what the world around us desperately needs. Leading research and education make an indispensable contribution to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This is what unites the more than 22,000 students and 5,000 employees at Radboud University. And this requires even more talent, collaboration and lifelong learning. You have a part to play!

Nijmegen School of Management

The Nijmegen School of Management (NSM) is an academic centre of research and higher education. There are seven disciplines within NSM: Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics and Business Economics, Human Geography, Spatial Planning, and Environmental Governance and Politics.

NSM strives for a multidisciplinary approach. Its educational programme is characterised by small-scale teaching, providing a stimulating learning environment with an emphasis on the development of academic skills. NSM employs 300 FTEs, 75% of whom are academics. NSM currently has approximately 5,000 students.

NSM's research activities fall under the responsibility of the interdisciplinary Institute for Management Research (IMR). Under the motto 'Responsible governance for sustainable societies', IMR focuses on academic research into the development, design and effectiveness of the public and private structures that regulate, govern or manage human interactions. The academic debate is organised in the IMR Academy; the PhD programme is organised in the IMR Doctoral School.

The EGP chair group is a growing, inclusive and collaborative social scientific team of engaged researchers who aim to critically reflect on and contribute to sustainability transformations.
 We develop useful insights into the why and how of such processes, which can serve to enable, accelerate, deepen and broaden the transformation towards a global sustainable society. For this purpose, we engage in research, teaching and collaboration with societal partners. We are specialized in agriculture, animal, biodiversity, circular economy, climate change, energy, and freshwater governance. Since the chair group is embedded in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, we often approach sustainability issues from a spatial perspective. We focus on transdisciplinary research, incorporate futures studies, and mostly apply qualitative methods and comparative analyses. Theoretically, we mainly use discursive, institutional, and practice-based perspectives.

RCSC represents Radboud University’s network of researchers and teachers working on sustainability issues. It facilitates inter- and transdisciplinary research and encourages the development of a wide range of courses and study programmes relevant for sustainable development, thereby enhancing Radboud’s impact on sustainability transformations.