Professor of Criminology (0,5 fte)

Posted date:
09-Oct-09

Job description

The Faculty of Law of the University of Groningen is seeking applications and nominations for the Chair of Criminology. The Faculty of Law belongs to the top three of the ten law faculties in The Netherlands. In the most recent external assessment of legal education (2004) the Faculty received the highest rating. The Faculty gives high priority to the international dimension of education and research. The Faculty offers five specialized LL.M. programmes in English, amoung which a LL.M. in Criminal Law and Criminology, teaches about 50 courses in English and receives yearly about 150 foreign students.

The vacancy exists within the section Criminology. The department of Criminal Law and Criminology consists of one full-time Full Professor and two part-time Full Professors in Criminal Law, one Full Professor of Criminology (the vacancy), and endowed Chairs in International Criminal Law, Forensic Psychiatry, Penal Law and Organisation of Law. The department has a scientific staff of 14 persons and 7 PhD students.

The position involves:
- teaching courses in Criminology
- conducting and supervising research and publishing in international reviews
- supervising PhD students
- participating in the management of the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology and the Faculty of Law.

- excellent knowledge of Criminology, with a PhD and a strong research and publication record
- be an enthusiastic teacher with excellent teaching skills and an inspiring vision on education
- have managerial and organizational qualities
- have mastery of English (excellent) and Dutch (sufficient). Non-Dutch speaking candidates must be able to master the Dutch language within two years after appointment.

The University of Groningen offers a salary depending on qualifications and experience with a minimum of 4904 and a maximum of 7142 gross per month for a full-time position.

The appointment commences March 2010.

Permanent

University of Groningen

Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25,000 students and members of staff.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty of Law

Send your application to the address listed below. Always mention the job number AT209299 and refer to AcademicTransfer.

University of Groningen

Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB
Groningen
The Netherlands

Job Title Professor of Criminology (0,5 fte) POST DETAILS

Org Name University of Groningen Contact Person Prof. L.C.A. Verstappen, Dean of the Faculty Tel +31 50 3635762 Fax E-Mail l.c.a.verstappenrug.nl City Groningen State/Province N Country Netherlands Application Deadline 06-Nov-09

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