More than ever, the need to prepare students in all kinds of education for creative problem solving is evident. Today’s global challenges not only require in-depth knowledge and expertise, but also ask for an openness to developing new lines of thinking. Universities conduct the fundamental research that delivers the knowledge needed to address these challenges, and teach their students to develop critical thinking skills to use this knowledge adequately and creatively. This two-year postdoctoral project focuses on (a) the role that creativity plays in developing students’ critical thinking skills and (b) how university teachers can design and guide creative challenges aimed at such a development.

For this position, we are looking for a creative person with an open mind, enthusiastic about the topic of creativity in higher education, and sensitive to the needs and struggles that students and teachers might have regarding this topic. In addition, you should have:

• A PhD in one of the social sciences.
• Experience in university teaching or the desire to gain such experience.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative and design-based research techniques.
• A collaborative attitude (as academic research is not just an individual endeavour).
• Organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm to organise events at the TLC.

Fixed-term contract: 2 years.

• Employment: 20 - 40 hours per week.
• A maximum gross monthly salary of € 4.402 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 10 or 11, depending on experience and any research funding you may have acquired).
• The exact salary depends on the candidate's qualifications and amount of relevant professional experience.
• In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Duration of the contract: 2 years.
• The intended start date is 1 September 2020.
• You will be able to make use of our Dual Career Service: our Dual Career Officer will assist with family-related support, such as child care, and help your partner prepare for the local labour market and with finding an occupation.
• Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions?

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!

Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen

Radboud University aims to use the Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) to facilitate and stimulate dialogue, inspiration and collaboration between lecturers in order to collectively strengthen the quality of education.

Three core activities are at the heart of the TLC:

• Development and innovation of education.
• Development of teachers.
• Development of research.

Appointed as a member of the Radboud Teachers Academy, you will join an interdisciplinary group of researchers positioned at the Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre and working in cooperation with the Faculty of Social Sciences. Creating close connections with other groups and faculties at Radboud University regarding the topic of creativity is part of this position.