The assistant professor

• will do research and contribute to the development of the department’s research agenda in the field of public management, finance and economics
• be responsible for (re) developing and providing courses in the field of public finance in Dutch and English Bachelor- and Master’s public administration programs.
• the research and education activities will address economic and financial aspects of public policy, public management, governance, public organizations and the public sector as a whole. This may include one or more of the following topics:
  - Public budgeting and public expenditures
  - The nature and use of financial instruments in public policy and management
  - Performance management and measurement in the context of intraorganizational and interorganizational strategic management
  - The functioning of financial arrangements with regard to the procurement of public services and goods (e.g. care), the enhancement and investments in public innovations and transitions (e.g. sustainable mobility and energy) and the financial support and regulation of citizen initiatives, collective and social enterprises.
  - Evaluation methods to assess efficiency, public value, and societal cost-benefits
  - Transparency and accountability of public expenditures.
• will participate in and contribute to the further development of research on public (sector) management and governance, and the broader Public Administration research programme on ‘Governance capacity’.

The position will consist for 60% out of teaching activities and 40% research activities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated scholar:

• with a completed PhD thesis in public administration, sociology, business administration or  another relevant discipline with a specialization in public finance and/or economics;
• who has a teaching certificate (BKO), or is willing to obtain this shortly;
• with experience with teaching and research in the field of public administration, public finance and economic
• who is fluent in Dutch and is able to read and write Dutch language text and documents (IELTS level C2)
• With proven interest in the questions regarding public management and public finance within the public sector,
• with a strong publishing record in peer reviewed international academic literature;
• with excellent academic skills apparent in participation in International conferences and other relevant activities and networks
• Who has a strong network of relations within the public sector, which can be involved in developing education, research and validation activities.
• with strong communication and didactic skills. In addition the candidate shows initiative, involvement and commitment as mainly expressed in the ability to either reform or to develop new courses in the field of public management and finance.

Internationally-oriented and varied work within an enthusiastic team, with attractive fringe benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU). Your employment term will be for four years (temporary contract for four years), the trial period is two months. In case of excellent performance the position may be converted into a tenure track for associate professor during the four year period.

Your remuneration will depend on the position, your specific knowledge and experience It will be calculated on the basis of full-time salary ranging between €3.637 and €4.978 gross per month (salary scale 11 CAO NU ). Erasmus University Rotterdam offers attractive terms of employment, including a holiday allowance of 8%, a year-end payment of 8.3% and 41 annual leave days in case of a full work week. In addition, EUR takes part in the ABP pension scheme, and we also offer partially paid parental leave. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Moreover, EUR staff members are allowed to make use of the EUR facilities, including the Erasmus sports centre and the University Library.

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success http://www.eur.nl

Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB)

The Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences is home to a vast diversity of scientific disciplines: public administration, pedagogical sciences, psychology and sociology. In addition, the Erasmus University College, IHS, and two research institutes RISBO and DRIFT are linked to the faculty. This also reflects in the content of the (international) bachelor's and master's programs and in research.  Our activities are always focused on people and society. At the ESSB fundamental, internationally oriented research is of paramount importance. In addition, social research for professionals, policy makers, and the society is part of our research activities. ESSB offers a stimulating research environment where major national and international research grants are received. Appealing guest researchers and ambitious PhD candidates come along to conduct their research. Our education is small-scale and works with innovative forms of education such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Both the Dutch and English programs are highly ranked by students and alumni. ESSB is home to over 4000 students and more than 400 staff-members. The different disciplines are supported by the Faculty Office (for more information, please visit www.eur.nl/essb).

Department of Public Administration and Sociology (DPAS)
DPAS covers the disciplines of Public Administration and Sociology. Two related scientific fields with different profiles. Public Administration studies governance capacity and policy interventions. It focuses on the institutional power to organize and intervene in the relations between different social, political and economic actors. Public Administration in Rotterdam goes well beyond the public realm itself and pays attention to public-private cooperation and networks of organizations. Sociology investigates the social structure of societies and the way it evolves. Sociologists in Rotterdam focus among other things on processes of globalization and individualization and on the effects of these processes on international social relations, the labor market or family relations. Related social problems that are studied are migration, flexibilization and solidarity. The perspectives of Public Administration and Sociology complement each other. Together they guarantee a highly relevant and scientific approach to topical administrative and social issues. The bachelor- and masterprogrammes of DPAS are build on this profile and educate students to become scientifically schooled professionals.