"Visiting professor in conflict and security in the Asia Pacific"

The Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Social Sciences is looking for a part-time (10%) visiting professor in the field of Conflict and Security in the Asia Pacific.

Position

• You will provide high-quality education in the field of International Relations.
• You will coordinate and teach one seminar course on ‘Conflict and Security in the Asia Pacific’ (6 ECTS) in the Master’s program International Relations and Diplomacy.
• You will play a role in developing activating, student-centred, and competence-driven education.
• You will supervise students and their Master theses.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in the field of International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• Your teaching competencies are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.

What we offer

• We offer a part-time appointment for a period of one year. The level of your appointment (assistant professor, associate professor, professor, or full professor) is determined on the basis of your professional experience and academic qualifications.
• Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scales for a visiting professor in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP). If you work part-time, your salary is calculated proportionally on the basis of your employment percentage.
• You will receive ecocheques, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• The planned start date is 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
• You will do most of your work at the ‘Stadscampus’ in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 16 October (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV.
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Marijn Hoijtink, Associate Professor of International Relations, marijn.hoijtink@uantwerpen.be.

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