Assistant Professor of Management

Radboud University

Employment: 0.8 – 1.0 FTE
Gross monthly salary: €4,728 – €6,433
Required background: PhD
Organizational unit: Nijmegen School of Management
Application deadline: 27 March 2026

Your Function

Are you our new versatile university lecturer in International Relations? Bring your expertise in Global Political Economy to a high-quality teaching and leading research environment.

Teaching and research in International Relations at the Department of Political Science reflect the diversity of the subdiscipline and are theory-driven, informing how students are educated as researchers. You will contribute to teaching and research based on your expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Teach in Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Political Science
• Conduct research aligned with the Department’s programme, focusing on the themes:
  • Sustainable Democracy
  • Conflict and Cooperation in a Changing World
• Participate in faculty and interdisciplinary research groups
• Undertake administrative and management tasks related to education and research within the Department

Candidate Profile

You are a strong candidate if you:

• Hold a PhD in International Relations
• Have proven expertise in Global Political Economy
• Preferably have expertise in climate change and European cooperation
• Have strong affinity with Political Science and interdisciplinarity
• Possess good teaching skills and experience at BA and MA level, including thesis supervision
• Have a University Teaching Qualification or are willing to obtain one
• Can teach in Dutch within three years of appointment
• Have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative social science research methods
• Publish within the field and have a clear research vision, including plans for external funding applications
• Align with the Political Science research programme
• Are a team player

What We Offer

• Temporary employment contract of 1 year, with the prospect of an indefinite contract
• Salary within scale 11, based on education and relevant work experience (38-hour work week)
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• Extra annual leave: choose 30 or 41 days (full-time) instead of statutory 20

Additional employment conditions:

• Flexible working hours and arrangements for work-life balance
• Option to exchange income for extra leave and receive reimbursement for sports membership
• 34% discount on sports and cultural activities at Radboud University
• Solid pension plan
• Opportunities for training and professional development

Workplace

Department of Political Science – part of the Nijmegen School of Management (NSM):

• NSM combines education and research in seven disciplines: Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics and Business Economics, Geography, Spatial Planning and Environment, and Political Science
• Department staff: ~50
• Characterized by theoretical and empirical depth, collaborative culture, research seminars, and integration of teaching and research

Nijmegen School of Management:

• ~4,500 students, 450+ employees
• Mission: “Responsible governance for sustainable societies”
• Focus areas: Social economy, Resilient society, Sustainable environment
• Research and teaching approach: multidisciplinary → interdisciplinary → transdisciplinary
• Inspired by UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Radboud University:

• Conducts groundbreaking research and high-quality education
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative community
• Contributes to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities

Application Process

• Apply only via the application button on the vacancy page
• Address your letter of application to Gerry van der Kamp-Alons
• Required documents will be specified in the application form

Timeline:

• First interviews: Tuesday 7 and Friday 10 April 2026
• Second interviews: Friday 17 April 2026
• Preferred start date: 1 August 2026

Additional notes:

• For internal Radboud University staff, see the guidance on internal applications
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated

Contact:
Dr G.C. van der Kamp-Alons (Gerry) – gerry.alons [at] ru.nl

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