Job Vacancy - Director of Studies, Department of Politics and Administration - Bruges Campus

The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of Director of Studies (50% of a full-time position) for the Department of Politics and Administration, Bruges Campus starting from the academic year 2013-2014, and beginning on 1 September 2013.

Criteria

  • Ph.D. in Political Sciences.
  • A list of publications in reputed journals in the field of political science and, more specifically,  issues dealing with European Politics and Administration.
  • A good knowledge of the European Union, its institutions and its policies.
  • Demonstrated research and teaching capabilities.
  • A very good command of English and French.
  • The capacity to work in an international environment.
  • An understanding of the context in which the College of Europe (Bruges and Natolin) operates.

Tasks

  • This is a half-time position requiring a presence in Bruges of at least every other week during the academic year (1 September – 15 July)
  • He/she will be responsible for the management and the development of the European Political and Administrative Study Programme in its various ramifications within the guidelines set by the Academic Council, and supervision and coordination of the work of a team of teaching and research assistants. Further information on the programme is available on the website, https://www.coleurope.eu.
  • He/she will teach at least a course in the programme and supervise a number of Master’s theses.
  • He/she will work under the authority of the Rector of the College. 
  • He/she will be a member of the Academic Council.

Conditions offered

  • The fee or salary will correspond to a proportion of what a full professor earns in a Belgian university.
  • The initial contract will be of a three year duration.
  • The College will provide accommodation during the periods the position holder is required to stay in Bruges and will support the cost of roundtrip travel between the European country of residence and Bruges.

 

Applications comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, the name of two referees, a list of publications, research projects and courses taught should be submitted before 15 April 2013 to Professor Paul Demaret, Rector, College of Europe by e-mail to : ann.verlinde@coleurope.eu.

Should you require any further information on this position, please contact Mrs Angela O’Neill, Director of Communication (angela.oneill@coleurope.eu).