The Department of European Political and Governance Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking applications for the position of Academic Assistant with a starting date of 19 August 2024 at the latest.
We are looking for candidates, preferably with a measure of College of Europe experience, with:
- a Master’s degree, preferably in European Studies, with an excellent average grade (at least 15 out of 20),
- a good knowledge of EU institutions and policies,
- a very good command of English and French (written and oral),
- the ability to work as part of a team (team spirit),
- an interest in teaching and research,
- good organisational skills, and
- a high measure of flexibility (working hours may include evenings or weekends).
Tasks include:
- assisting the professors (organisational back-up),
- teaching (e.g. giving tutorials, assisting in the supervision of Master’s theses, providing academic advice to students),
- departmental administration (e.g. study trip, guest lectures, exam supervision, selection of new students), and
- own research and academic writing.
The College offers:
- an excellent academic setting,
- a one-year contract under Belgian law, renewable,
- a pleasant, international working environment, and
- a competitive remuneration.
Applications, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts and a motivation letter should be submitted via e-mail by 23 May 2024 to:
Department of European Political and Governance Studies
College of Europe
Dijver 11
BE-8000 Brugge
secretariat.pol@coleurope.eu
Preselected candidates will be invited for an interview. Should you require any further information, please contact Professor Michele Chang or one of the current Assistants in the Department via secretariat.pol@coleurope.eu.
For information on the salary or related questions, please contact Mrs Isabelle Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
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