Assistant Professor in Social Work and Social Justice (0,8 fte)

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The assistant professor has social work, or a clearly identifiable subfield of social work, as a central area of research. The candidate also has demonstrable expertise in social justice, professionalism, civil society, ethics and/or social policy. Preferably, two of these subjects are an integral part of the candidate’s own research; in any case, the candidate must be able to teach about these subjects at an academic level in Master’s programs. The candidate connects empirical and/or theoretical knowledge of social work with broader societal and normative questions concerning social justice, professionalism, civil society, and/or social policy. We are looking for an assistant professor who enjoys working in interdisciplinary research teams and is keen to contribute actively to the further development of the research agenda of the chair in Social Work. At the same time, we expect the candidate to be able and willing to further develop an independent research profile, including by applying for individual research grants from NWO and other relevant funding bodies.

About the research department:

The assistant professor will contribute to teaching and research within the department Citizenship and Humanisation of the Public Sector and, in particular, within the Chair of Social Work. This group conducts research into social justice, public service delivery, and social work from a critical-humanist perspective, with a focus on issues of dignity, recognition, exclusion, and societal change. The assistant professor is expected to collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams while also developing an independent line of research. Together with colleagues within this department the assistant professor conducts empirical and/or theoretical research on social work and related questions of social justice, contributes to the development of the chair’s research agenda, and actively seeks external research funding. Together with colleagues the assistant professor will teach courses in the Master’s program Social Work and Social Justice, as well as in other Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at the University of Humanistic Studies. Finally, the assistant professor contributes to the national and international profile of the university and the chair of Social Work through research collaborations, public engagement, lectures, workshops, and partnerships with professional and societal stakeholders.

Your responsabilities:

  • Teaching in the field of social work and social justice at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, and contributing to the development of courses in these areas;
  • Supervising Master’s theses and Bachelor’s theses;
  • Supervising internships;
  • Contributing to curriculum development;
  • Contributing to the research of the chair group;
  • Publishing in national and international peer-reviewed academic journals and books;
  • Participating in national and international research networks;
  • Acquiring external research funding;
  • Contributing to national debates through publications in professional journals, policy reports, social media or digital platforms, and/or through participation in relevant networks;
  • Initiating activities that strengthen the UvH’s profile in the field of social work.

Your qualities:

  • A completed PhD in a relevant field within the social sciences or philosophy;
  • Ability to make an independent contribution to the design and implementation of research projects;
  • Recent publications in relevant international academic journals;
  • Ability to acquire external research funding;
  • Teaching experience at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, with positive student evaluations;
  • Possession of a University Teaching Qualification, or willingness to obtain this as soon as possible;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Dutch proficiency at B2 level or willingness to attain this within two years of appointment;
  • A cooperative, flexible and collegial attitude;
  • A broad, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented outlook and deployability;
  • Affinity with social work;
  • Affinity with the research agenda of the University of Humanistic Studies;
  • Affinity with the humanist tradition.

What we offer:

An exciting role within an enthusiastic team, offering plenty of scope to contribute your ideas, learn and develop. We are offering a one-year contract, subject to satisfactory performance and unchanged business conditions, a permanent contract may be offered. The preferred start date is 1 September 2026.

The position is classified as Lecturer 1 in the University Job Classification System (UFO). The corresponding salary scale under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is 12, up to a maximum of €7,297 gross per month (based on a full-time working week of 38 hours). The step within this scale depends on your experience in a comparable role. In addition to the salary, we also pay an end-of-year bonus (13th month).

The fringe benefits include, among other things, a good pension scheme with the ABP, a generous leave entitlement, a laptop and mobile phone on loan, flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home. These terms of employment can be supplemented via the flexible benefits scheme. Furthermore, you will be given the space and responsibility to develop your talents and realize your ambitions.

For further information, please contact Prof. Thomas Kampen (t.kampen@uvh.nl)

Please note: Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Interested?

Apply via the button at the top right. We look forward to meeting you!

The first round of interviews will take place on Monday 13 July.

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