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    Universitair Docent Planologie - Amsterdam, Nederland - Universiteit van Amsterdam

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    What are you going to do

    We seek a curiosity-driven team player who can bring new and complementary perspectives to our urban planning research and teaching. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the Dutch planning system, planning regulation, and governance processes. This role calls for someone with expertise in Dutch and European spatial planning frameworks and a keen interest in governance dynamics within the urban and regional context.

    As an Assistant Professor, you will teach planning practices and planning methodologies. You will play a vital role in our Bachelor's and Master's programs, specifically covering planning methods, practice, and governance. Still, you might also contribute to courses in urban studies and geography.

    You will have considerable freedom in determining your own research agenda. We expect the new assistant professor to engage with current Dutch planning problems through transdisciplinary research and teaching and by taking an integrative spatial perspective and a critical stance in planning and urban studies.

    Proficiency in Dutch is crucial for this role to communicate and engage with students and societal partners effectively and to develop a deep understanding of spatial planning's impact on Dutch society.

    What do you have to offer

    Join our Urban Planning progamme group, where your expertise and passion for urban planning can contribute to shaping the future of urban environments through innovative education and research. We are looking for an intrinsically motivated early-career academic who likes to collaborate with colleagues and has an affinity for grant acquisition.

    Your experience and profile

    We seek an academic passionate about teaching, initiating research projects and enhancing our urban governance research track. Candidates should possess:

  • A PhD in urban and regional planning or related fields, such as political science, geography, political sociology, or law;
  • Demonstrated expertise in spatial planning and urban governance, with comprehensive knowledge of Dutch spatial planning, regulation, and governance;
  • Experience with planning methods and techniques;
  • Experience in conducting academic research and teaching;
  • Potential to acquire research funding from external sources (e.g. Netherlands' Organization for Scientific Research, European Research Council, other national and international funding agencies or governments, societal organisations or private firms);
  • Team player, with strong communication, didactic, and networking skills, who can foster community engagement;
  • Possessing the Basic Teaching Qualification (Dutch BKO or foreign equivalent) or willing to obtain this certificate within two years.
  • Proficiency in both Dutch and English (C1-level or native speaker).
  • What can we offer you

    The position concerns permanent employment of 38 hours per week. The initial employment is for one and a half years (18 months). Following a positive review, the contract will become permanent. The evaluation will be based on the University Job Classification Profile Assistant Professor, on the competencies Conceptual ability, Surrounding orientation, Presenting and Result orientation. In addition, we expect an active contribution to the proper functioning of the department ('good citizenship').

    Your salary will be € 4. and the maximum salary is € 5. gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 11, as per the We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

    The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

    What else do we offer

  • a position in which initiative and input are highly valued
  • an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues
  • an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
  • All new assistant professors with permanent employment are, in principle, eligible for a starting grant of € ., which can be used for research purposes.


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