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Intelligence gathering has been a key tool in efforts to prevent terrorism and keep abreast of the development of new and existing forms of extremism. Although internationally focused intelligence agencies, such as the US Central Intelligence Agency or the British MI6 have been at the forefront of such efforts, intelligence gathering in a counterterrorism and counter-extremism context is also well-established in a domestic context, for instance by agencies like the German BKA or British MI5. Moreover, intelligence gathering is increasingly devolved to more locally organised bodies, such as police intelligence agencies and municipalities.
The rise of new extremist challengers, from far-right groups and conspiracy movements like QAnon to militant COVID-19 deniers, has imposed increasing demands on intelligence agencies to deliver information and analyses to a broad range of government stakeholders. How is such work conducted? What is the role of intelligence gathering in countering domestic extremist threats? How are those threats identified and assessed? These and other questions on the intersection of intelligence gathering and counter-extremism and counter-terrorism in a domestic context, are central to this position.
The Institute seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an assistant professor with a specialisation in intelligence and counter-extremism in a domestic context. The ideal candidate has expertise on domestic intelligence gathering and counter-extremism, demonstrated not just by a strong publication record, but also by the ability to teach these subjects to students and professionals. The candidate will be expected to teach across several programs in the institute, notably the master programme Crisis and Security Management and the bachelor programme Security Studies
The successful applicant will be expected to:
The appointment has a maximum of three years depending on prior experience, initially for a period of one year with an extension of two years after positive evaluation of performance. A permanent appointment may be possible during or after the term of the initial contract, depending upon performance (including teaching, research and administration) and the budgetary situation of the Institute. Salary range from € 3.746,- to € 5.127,- gross per month (pay scale 11, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %) and training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. For more information, see the website.
UTQ
Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, they must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.
This position is situated within Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) and based in The Hague. ISGA is a scientific institute that focuses on multidisciplinary research and education within the international field of security studies. The approach to issues of security is glocal, that is to say that the local, national, transnational and global impact is studied and analysed in conjunction with each other. ISGA operates from The Hague, the third major city of the Netherlands, centre of national governance and International City of Peace, Justice and Security. Meer informatie over de Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs kun je vinden op de website.
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