Two full professors within the Department of Organization Sciences

Requirements  

• A PhD in Social Sciences, showing affinity and familiarity with Organization Studies in the broadest sense, and with organizational change in relation to a transitioning society and/ or organizing processes in relation to an interconnected society in particular.
• Demonstrable experience as a servant leader in complex academic organizations, as well as proven social, organizational and management skills in teaching and research. The candidate has a collaborative and connecting leadership style.
• An outstanding and inspirational research vision and a strong reputation in the international scientific community of Organization Studies, as evidenced by successful engagement with international networks and projects in this field. 
• Excellent publications record and a portfolio of societally relevant research projects that show a clear affinity with organizational change in a transitioning society and/ or organizing processes in an interconnected world. 
• Research leadership as evidenced by significant contributions to establishing and leading research groups and engagement in mentoring of early career researchers. 
• The ambition and proven leadership in (co-)creating societal impact and proven ability to engage with diverse societal stakeholders. 
• A track record in successfully obtaining national and international research grants and other external funding from the industry and societal partners. 
• The proven ability to successfully recruit and supervise PhD students. The chair involves staff members in the supervision of PhD researchers. 
• A vision for and experience with developing innovative teaching methods and an outstanding performance in the design and delivery of education at undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and executive education levels, preferably in courses on organization theory and organizational change. The candidate recognizes the importance of teaching and supports staff members in their teaching tasks. 
• The willingness and capacity to contribute to the work and life of the department, demonstrated in proven good academic citizenship and in initiatives to create a friendly, pleasant and inspiring work environment. 
• The ability to teach in Dutch and English at the C1 level or equivalent, or the willingness to acquire this level in the first two years.

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the 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:

• a salary of minimum € 6.648,00 (H2) and maximum € 9.680,00 (H2) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Professor 2. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for 0,8-1 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 18 months. Afterwards, there is a prospect of a permanent contract.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• contribution to commuting expenses
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

About the chairs
Please contact .Elles Bandringa ([email protected]) for the following report ‘Organizational Change in a Transitioning Society Chair in the Department of Organization Sciences: a structural position’ and 'Organizing in a Network Society Chair in the Department of Organization Sciences: a structural position’. This report provides an outline of the Chairs in the department of Organization Sciences (ORG) and describes the overall structure of the department’s research and its education profile.

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.