The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of a part-time professor (25%), with a starting date of 1 September 2013 at the latest. The successful candidate will hold the newly established "EU Energy Policy Chair" financed by the ALCOA Foundation. The Chair will be based in the Department of European Political and Administrative Studies in Bruges.
We are looking for a specialist on EU Energy Policy with
- an appropriate higher academic qualification;
- several years of university-level teaching experience in the field;
- a substantial publication record in the field;
- a very good command of English and French;
- well established contacts with European institutions and other actors in the field;
- flexibility.
A senior administrative experience in the energy sector could be an advantage.
Tasks include
- teaching a Master's level course on EU Energy Policy in the European Political and Administrative Studies Programme in Bruges;
- supervising Master's theses in the field;
- research and publications in the field;
- organising – also in cooperation with the other Departments of Studies of the College in Bruges and in Natolin - conferences and guest lectures on EU Energy Policy.
The College offers the following conditions
- a part-time contract under Belgian law (25%, negotiable) of a three-year period;
- support for research and teaching through a part-time assistant;
- an international working environment;
- the College of Europe will provide accommodation during the periods the Chairholder is required to stay in Bruges and will support the cost of roundtrip travel between the European country of residence and the College.
Applications comprising a letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae, a list of publications, research projects and courses taught and the name of two referees should be submitted before 15 April 2013 via e-mail to Professor Paul Demaret, Rector of the College of Europe (ann.verlinde@coleurope.eu).
Should you require any further information on this position, please contact Mrs Angela O’Neill (angela.oneill@coleurope.eu).