Vacancy number 14965
Job type Academic staff
Hours (in fte) 1,0
External/ internal External
Location Den Haag
Placed on 18 June 2024
Closing date 26 August 2024 69 more days to apply
We aim to appoint an Assistant Professor with research and teaching expertise in Crisis Governance.
What you will do
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) aims to appoint an Assistant Professor with specialisation in Crisis Governance, in particular with expertise in crisis management, safety or disaster studies. We especially welcome candidates with demonstrable expertise in topics of transboundary crisis management and/or collaborative networks in crisis management.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable research records in themes related to the vacancy and strong teaching background in crisis governance, or a related field, as well as in topics related to the Institute’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programme offerings. The candidate will be expected to teach across several programmes in the Institute, notably the master’s programme Crisis and Security Management and the bachelor programme Security Studies, and our minor in Public Risk and Disaster. The positions are aimed at strengthening the Institute’s teaching, research and grant-acquisition capacities in a phase of growth and exciting interdisciplinary research opportunities.
The successful applicants will be expected to:
Where you will work
The mission of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) is contributing to society. The faculty is characterized by high-quality interdisciplinary education and the development of scientific knowledge with a high potential for societal impact. Whether it is terrorism, security, intelligence, contemporary issues in our society are comprehensively addressed at FGGA.
In the heart of The Hague, where important decisions are made, students and professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills. Extensive collaboration with academic and societal partners ensures that students leave university with a smile and one foot in the future, ready to make a substantial contribution to society.
FGGA is one of the seven faculties of Leiden University. This young, entrepreneurial, innovative organisation has three scientific institutes, two centres, over 3,700 students and 425 staff members. For more information about the faculty, click here.
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute specialising in security, safety and global challenges. ISGA is part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs of Leiden University.
ISGA analyses and studies security issues with local, national, transnational and global impact. These include crises, intelligence, terrorism, war, violence and cybercrime. The institute is characterised by a multidisciplinary research approach, and its research groups are thematically clustered.
ISGA is based in the residential city of The Hague, the international city of peace, justice and security. Inspiring interactions are maintained with other knowledge institutions, regional, national and international governments, the private sector and NGOs.
What you bring
The Governance of Crises research group focuses on understanding crisis, disasters, and emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, accidents, cyber security breaches, system blackouts and terrorist attacks. Crises are considered to be serious threats to the basic structures or the fundamental values and norms of a system. Our approach reflects ISGA’s multidisciplinary nature, and leverages public administration, organizational, sociological, political, and methodological perspectives. Crisis Governance research has traditionally focused on either functional approaches to crisis management (preventing or mitigating tangible harm) or political approaches (responding to legitimacy and reputation threats, and organizational contingencies resulting from crises). Crisis governance research aims to identify, understand and explain the implications of the political, organizational and societal routines, perspectives and interests at stake in the strategic management of crises. Research on crisis governance should contribute to academic knowledge, inform public debate and support the development of professional practice. We are keen to link the study of crisis governance to broader disciplinary and interdisciplinary debates.
Within this group, we are looking for someone with complementary expertise who can work independently. Every job is different, so in the beginning we will devote attention to your onboarding. If some of the work activities are new to you, we will look together at what you need, and draw up a development plan. This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following:
If you immediately recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!
What we offer
Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving, and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance.
You will be working as a part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, located in The Hague – the International City of Peace and Justice. Firmly rooted in the academic tradition, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs provides an inspiring and challenging education and research environment, with a strong interdisciplinary character and international orientation; it is a meeting place for students, scholars and professionals, a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship.
We also offer:
For more information about employment conditions, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions
What we find important
Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research means inclusive education and research.
Want to apply or find out more?
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Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents in PDF format, quoting the vacancy number:
If you would like more information about what the job entails, please contact the chair of the search committee: prof. dr. Sanneke Kuipers – Head of the research group Crisis Governance – via s.l.kuipers@fgga.leidenuniv.nl You can apply until 26 August 2024; applications will be processed immediately.
To help us get to know each other better, we follow a number of steps in the application procedure. For more information, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/werken-bij/sollicitatieprocedure-en-arbeidsvoorwaarden
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