Assistant (14905) – Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law

    →   Apply until 12/05/2020 23:59 (Brussels time)
→   Faculty of Law and Criminology
→   Department RE23 – Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law
→   AAP temporary appointment – 100%
→   Number of openings: 1
→   Reference number: 202004/RE23/AS/001

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation. Last year master students in law also are invited to apply
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department of Social Law, specifically the following courses Labour Law and Social Security Law, its national and international aspects included.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
• You will assist in the services of the department of Social Law
• Depending on the final dissertation theme, you shall closely collaborate with the Professor with the strongest track record in that specific field
• The teaching language will mainly be Dutch.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in Law or equivalent. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• Other diplomas are recommended
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services in the field of Social Law (Labour Law and Social Security Law) its national and international aspects included.
• You are interested in the pedagogical guidance of bacherlor- and master students
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills
• You have got a sense of responsibility and a proactive attitude
• You can work autonomously as well as in team
• You can carry out coordinative tasks
• You show initiative and you know how to enthusiasm and to convince students
• You show flexibility given the variation of tasks and workload during the academic year
• You are open to (re)train in case it shows to be adequate (e.g. ICT or blended learning)

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
• Your appointment will start on 1 September 2020 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. More information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv,accompanied by a doctoral research proposal (max. 3 p A4 ) and an overview of study results (merged into pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format.
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Alexander De Becker (alexander.debecker@UGent.be, +32 (0)9/2646844) or Prof. Yves Jorens (yves.jorens@UGent.be, +32 (0)9/2646843)