Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics

The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applicants for the position of

Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics (1.0 FTE)  
Vacancy number 11303

Key Responsibilities
We are looking to hire an Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics for a one-year temporary position. The appointment includes teaching introductory and advanced courses on comparative politics, conducting scholarly research in the area of comparative analysis of political systems, institutions and processes, and participating in the intellectual and administrative life of the Institute. 
 
Selection criteria

• A PhD in Political Science
• Teaching experience (including big lectures) and good teaching evaluations, a promising research agenda and scholarly publications
• Applicants must be able to teach in English; the ability to teach in Dutch is a plus

Information
Further enquiries can be directed to Dr. Wouter Veenendaal, email: w.p.veenendaal@fsw.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications
Please submit online your application no later than 23:59 CET on 30 April 2022 via the blue button of our application system. Applicants should submit online a letter of interest, a CV (with a list of publications), a statement of teaching interests and experience including sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, a research statement covering their current and future research agenda, and a sample paper or article. Applicants should also include the names and contact details of two people who can be contacted directly to submit recommendation letters, commenting on the candidate’s professional qualifications and suitability for the position.

The selection procedure will take place in May 2022. Videoconferencing interviews will be followed by on-campus interviews for short-listed candidates. You are kindly requested to be available in this period.
 
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.