Our preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience in research acquisition, publications and teaching in an international classroom. We are looking for candidates with an innovative research line that can complement the strengths in the group and the department. We specially encourage candidates with experience in Middle East and North Africa region.

Affinity to teaching quantitative and mixed methods is desired. We also expect the candidate to co-develop and coordinate courses in the bachelor programme in Human Geography and Spatial Planning.

Candidate profile:

• You have a PhD in Human Geography, Planning or International Development Studies (or related disciplines);
• You have experience of teaching at bachelor and master levels, preferably in an international classroom;
• You have a clearly defined research line and publication strategy;
• You have demonstrated ability and potential to acquire external funding;
• You are proficient in both English and Dutch, or are willing to learn Dutch in the next years. We believe that understanding and speaking Dutch makes it easier to connect with colleagues. Therefore, we offer free language courses;
• You have good social skills and are able and motivated to collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines;
• You have a  University Teaching Qualification  (Dutch or foreign equivalent) or willing to acquire this certificate within two years.

We offer a temporary position (1.0 FTE) for 18 months in an international working environment. After positive evaluation, this can be turned into a permanent position. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,974 and €5,439 (scale 11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.

In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University.

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth's core to its surface, including man's spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

The Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning has its focus on the enhancement of long-term economic developments of cities, how to cope with social inequalities, and how to accelerate sustainability transitions of cities and infrastructures. Research on these topics takes place within our research programme “Urban Futures: Transitions Towards Economic and Social Sustainability for Cities”.

Our research programme is the basis for our two year Research Master's programme Human Geography, the two-year Geographical Information Management and Applications Programme, and the one-year Master's programmes in Spatial Planning, Human Geography and International Development Studies. The Department also runs a large and highly appreciated Bachelor's programme and is part of the Netherlands Graduate School of Urban and Regional Research for PhD candidates. Unique characteristic of the department are the attention for innovations within teaching methods and its strong involvement in the transdisciplinary sustainability research theme.