The core tasks of the successful candidate will be teaching (0.6 fte) and research (0.4 fte). You will occasionally fulfil organizational tasks and committee work in the wider context of the Department of Political Science.  

Your research will fit well in the profile outlined above. We expect that your research connects well to that of others in our department, to facilitate collaboration based on your expertise.  

You are asked to teach introductory and advanced courses in the BA and MA programmes of the Department of Political Science. Occasionally, you may also teach courses that are part of the core curriculum of the BA program. You may also be asked to teach in an interdisciplinary BA or (Res)MA-programme associated with the Department of Political Science.  

Your research will be affiliated with the PETGOV group, housed in the Department of Political Science and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). We adhere to a ‘big tent’ approach to political economy and transnational governance, initiating and engaging in discussions and interactions across methodological traditions.  For more information on the group and its interests, please consult https://aissr.uva.nl/petgov. The Department of Political Sciences appreciates scholarly outreach to professionals and the wider public.  

Core tasks  

•              Teaching general and specialist courses in  (International) Political Economy / International relations at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and involvement in post-graduate supervision;  

•              Developing, conducting, and supervising high quality academic research on topics mentioned above;  

•              Participating in acquiring external research funding;  

•              Contributing to the research programme of the Programme Group PETGOV and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research through scholarly publications and engagement in local, national, and international networks. 

• A completed and submitted doctoral thesis in Political Science – specifically in international relations / political economy, or a closely related field;  

• An innovative research programme and output that demonstrates excellence and provides potential for raising external research funding;  

• Research added value (future ambitions, and ideas about how these match or fill niches within the programme group); 

• Mastery of up-to-date research methods appropriate for your research agenda; 

• Substantial academic teaching experience – at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels– on a breadth of topics within the discipline / scope of the profile and on a variety of teaching formats such as lectures, seminars, and supervision, including (partially) independently designed courses.  
• Broad academic teaching orientation, able and willing to teach general international relations, and/or political economy courses.

• Well-developed teaching and didactic vision showing demonstrated capacity to inspire and activate students, encourage in-class interaction, address contemporary, sensitive or topical issues, and foster bridges between academia and society.  

• The ability to work both as an independent professional and as a team player, with an appreciation for diversity and inclusion, reflected in a proven track record of good academic citizenship; 

• The ability to develop connections to practitioners/policymakers/stakeholders to the benefit of teaching and research; 

• The proven ability to develop and submit competitive research grant proposals;  

• A capacity to teach in English and Dutch (or a willingness to acquire knowledge of Dutch within three years);  

• The basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (‘Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs’; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such. 

A challenging disciplinary and interdisciplinary work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organisation. To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in an independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterised by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society. 

We offer a temporary full-time contract (38 hours per week) of 18 months with a probationary period of two months. Upon positive evaluation and satisfactory performance, you will be offered a permanent contract. Preferred starting date is 1 January 2027. In exceptional circumstances we can consider a later starting date.  

In case of equal suitability, the internal candidate is preferred over the external candidate.

Salary depends on past education and relevant work experience. For this position the University Job Classification profile Universitair Docent (UD 2, or UD1) applies, with a minimum salary of € 4,728 and a maximum salary of € 7,297 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 11 or 12, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a year-end bonus. Applicants from abroad may be eligible for the 30% tax incentive scheme over a period of five years. Parental leave is standard for 16 weeks. Because we value your continued personal development and professionalisation, we also offer excellent opportunities for study and development.  

On top of these renumerations, we offer you a position in which initiative and input are highly valued, an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues, and an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.  

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups. In case of equal qualification, female and minority candidates will be given preference.