Posted 3/27/08
UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM (UVA)
Faculty of Economics and Business
Assistant Professor in History and Methodology of Economics
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the
University of Amsterdam (UvA) consists of the Amsterdam
Business School and the Amsterdam School of Economics. The
Amsterdam School of economics (ASE) has the following
vacancy: Assistant Professor in History and Methodology
of Economics, Full time, Vacancy number 08-5008.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful applicant will undertake and help coordinate
teaching in history and methodology of economics to
economics and business students at undergraduate (BSc) and
graduate (MSc) level. The teaching task will include
supervision of BSc and MSc theses.
The Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) fosters a
stimulating academic climate. The School is among the top
economics research institutes in Europe. The most recent
ranking by the Journal of the European Economic Association
puts the ASE in the top 10.
For her/his research the new faculty member will
participate in the 'History and Methodology of Economics'
research group, which is one of the internationally leading
groups in this field.
Research of the new faculty member will be evaluated
according to international standards. Extension of the
appointment will be decided after a period of two years and
in light of research and teaching evaluations.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements are a PhD in economics, history of (social)
sciences, philosophy, or other relevant discipline, the
proven ability to initiate and implement research of
international standards, the ability to stimulate and
encourage the research of others, demonstrated teaching
excellence, and the ability (or stated intention) to teach
in both Dutch and English. Shortlisted candidates will be
asked to present one of their papers at a seminar.
Closing date for applications is 15 April 2008.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Applicants who require further information should contact:
CONTACT: Prof. John Davis
Email: MAILTO:j.b.davis@uva.nl
The research profile of the History and Methodology group
can be found at:
http://www.fee.uva.nl/hme/
The Faculty of Economics and Business is located in the
centre of Amsterdam. For more information on its School of
Economics, please:
http://visit www.ase.uva.nl
APPOINTMENT:
The salary will be based on the salary scale for assistant
professors at Dutch universities and will be in accordance
with the collective agreement regulating employment
conditions at Dutch universities. The starting date of the
appointment is 1 September 2008. The appointment will be
made for an initial period of two years, with possible
extension for a two year period.
Official Dutch scales for assistant professors range from
Euro 2330,- (minimum scale 10) to Euro 4868,- (max scale 12)
gross per month. Favourable tax agreements may apply to
non-Dutch applicants. The University of Amsterdam offers a
very attractive pension scheme.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants should send their CV, together with two letters
of reference, a research paper and a covering letter
indicating how her/his research fits in with the research
interests of the group:
CONTACT: University of Amsterdam
Personnel Department
Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Applications may also be emailed to:
Email: MAILTO:applications-feb@uva.nl
Please include the job reference code. The closing date for
applications is 30 April 2008.
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