Job description
We are looking for a Professor who has a distinguished international academic profile and a proven track record of excellent scholarship within the social sciences, with particular expertise on the sociology of ageing. The appointee is expected to combine research with teaching, societal impact and management activities. The Vrije Universiteit works with career paths in the domains of research, education, and valorization. A professor is expected to excel in one of these core tasks of the university. We want to fill this chair with a professor who has a research profile.To fulfil the requirements of the position, the successful applicant is expected to be physically present on a regular basis, to actively participate in the research activities of the department, to contribute to teaching, societal impact and management tasks, and to establish and maintain broad links across the Faculty, University and societal stakeholders. The professor is expected to play an active substantive role within the Social Context of Ageing (SoCA) program of the department and within the interfaculty consortium of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA).
Your tasks
Requirements
A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
About the department
The department of Sociology hosts over 50 fte of academic staff and organizes the bachelor and master education in sociology, as well as courses in methodology in social sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Our bachelor program includes transdisciplinary courses in which students learn from involvement with societal stakeholders. Education in the methodology of social sciences is also undergoing a series of innovations to meet the new challenges of working with big and small data. The Bachelor and Master programs in Sociology deal with the themes of diversity, social inequality, social networks and social capital, social entrepreneurship. The research of the department is organized in the research program Participation in Society (PARIS) that includes five theme groups: ‘Social Context of Aging’, ‘Social Inequality in the Lifecourse’, ‘Identities, Diversity and Inclusion’, ‘Social Conflict and Change’ en ‘Philanthropic Studies’.
Faculty of Social Sciences
At the Faculty of Social Sciences we examine the major social issues facing us today from a variety of critical perspectives. We combine sociology, anthropology, political science, communication science, administration and organisation. Because there aren’t any ready-made solutions to the complex social issues of today. They demand a multidisciplinary approach. Working together with others helps you expand your mind, come to new ways of understanding and devise creative solutions.
Are you interested in joining Social Sciences? That means working with a team of colleagues from different disciplines in an inspiring work and study climate. Enjoy working in a professional organisation with an informal atmosphere, where we give you space for personal development. FSS employs over 350 staff members and enrols around 3,000 students.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
About the professorship
Please contact Prof.dr. Martijn Huisman for the structure report of the professorship. This report provides an outline of the position within the department of Sociology, describes the research focus of the Social Context of Ageing program of the department and the overall structure of the department's research and its education profile.
Application
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of two most representative publications until September 15. The job interviews are planned in the first week of October, when possible please take that into account when applying for the position.
The submission of a diploma, a reference check and a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) are part of the application procedure.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
No agencies
Job description
We are looking for a Professor who has a distinguished international academic profile and a proven track record of excellent scholarship within the social sciences, with particular expertise on the sociology of ageing. The appointee is expected to combine research with teaching, societal impact and management activities. The Vrije Universiteit works with career paths in the domains of research, education, and valorization. A professor is expected to excel in one of these core tasks of the university. We want to fill this chair with a professor who has a research profile.To fulfil the requirements of the position, the successful applicant is expected to be physically present on a regular basis, to actively participate in the research activities of the department, to contribute to teaching, societal impact and management tasks, and to establish and maintain broad links across the Faculty, University and societal stakeholders. The professor is expected to play an active substantive role within the Social Context of Ageing (SoCA) program of the department and within the interfaculty consortium of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA).
Your tasks
Requirements
A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
About the department
The department of Sociology hosts over 50 fte of academic staff and organizes the bachelor and master education in sociology, as well as courses in methodology in social sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Our bachelor program includes transdisciplinary courses in which students learn from involvement with societal stakeholders. Education in the methodology of social sciences is also undergoing a series of innovations to meet the new challenges of working with big and small data. The Bachelor and Master programs in Sociology deal with the themes of diversity, social inequality, social networks and social capital, social entrepreneurship. The research of the department is organized in the research program Participation in Society (PARIS) that includes five theme groups: ‘Social Context of Aging’, ‘Social Inequality in the Lifecourse’, ‘Identities, Diversity and Inclusion’, ‘Social Conflict and Change’ en ‘Philanthropic Studies’.
Faculty of Social Sciences
At the Faculty of Social Sciences we examine the major social issues facing us today from a variety of critical perspectives. We combine sociology, anthropology, political science, communication science, administration and organisation. Because there aren’t any ready-made solutions to the complex social issues of today. They demand a multidisciplinary approach. Working together with others helps you expand your mind, come to new ways of understanding and devise creative solutions.
Are you interested in joining Social Sciences? That means working with a team of colleagues from different disciplines in an inspiring work and study climate. Enjoy working in a professional organisation with an informal atmosphere, where we give you space for personal development. FSS employs over 350 staff members and enrols around 3,000 students.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
About the professorship
Please contact Prof.dr. Martijn Huisman for the structure report of the professorship. This report provides an outline of the position within the department of Sociology, describes the research focus of the Social Context of Ageing program of the department and the overall structure of the department's research and its education profile.
Application
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of two most representative publications until September 15. The job interviews are planned in the first week of October, when possible please take that into account when applying for the position.
The submission of a diploma, a reference check and a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) are part of the application procedure.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
No agencies
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