CREES

Ghent University has vacancies for Tenure Track positions with a focus on scientific research. These positions, with a starting rank of lecturer, will be available via the Tenure Track system with effect from 1 February 2010. The postions are available in the following faculties:

1 full-time position in the University of Ghent’s Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

The position will be granted in the following field of study:
- Service Management

Further information concerning this vacancy can be requested from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (Paul.Gemmel@UGent.be).
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1 full-time position in the University of Ghent’s Faculty of Political and Social Sciences.

The position will be granted in the following fields of study:
- Qualitative research methods

Further information concerning this vacancy can be requested from the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences.
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1 full-time position in the University of Ghent’s Faculty of Law.

The position will be granted in the following fields of study:
- Law
- Criminology

Further information concerning these vacancies can be requested from the Faculty of Law:
- prof. Piet Taelman (dean): piet.taelman@ugent.be tel.: +32 9 264 67 62
- prof. Michel Tison (Law): michel.tison@ugent.be tel.: +32 9 264 68 28
- prof. Brice De Ruyver (Criminology): brice.deruyver@ugent.be tel.: +32 9 264 69 37
- mevr. Nathalie Van Rompu (general inquiry): nathalie.vanrompu@ugent.be tel.: +32 9 264 67 62
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2 full-time positions in the University of Ghent’s Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

The positions will be granted in the following fields of study:
- Learning and instruction
- Personality psychology

Further information concerning these vacancies can be requested from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

A maximum of 1 position will be filled per field of study.

General information:

This is in the first instance a five-year temporary appointment in a Tenure Track system focusing primarily on research, with a teaching load limited to no more than 60 teaching hours per semester.

If the university board positively evaluates the performance of the person involved, the position may lead to a permanent position as senior lecturer, at which point the teaching load may be revised.

Profile:

Essential:

- candidates must satisfy the diploma requirements (PhD based on a doctoral thesis or equivalent recognised diploma), summarised in Article 83 of the Decree of 12 July 1991 concerning universities within the Flemish Community; the PhD or equivalent should have been obtained obtained after 1 February 2003, but not later than 1 February 2008;
- candidates must have carried out outstanding scientific research in the field of study concerned, that is proven by research output of a high level in peer-reviewed international publications (journals and/or books);
- strong didactic, communicative and organisational skills;

Preferred:

- experience in heading up research projects and/or coaching PhD students;
- international academic experience;

The governing language at the University of Ghent is Dutch. However, persons who do not speak Dutch as a native language are welcome to apply.

Applications must be sent in duplicate by registered letter to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghent, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent, using the requisite Tenure track application forms, together with an explanation of the main research assignment of the scientific research proposed by the candidate during the Tenure Track position. This research plan should comprise at least three and no more than five pages in English, together with an English summary on one page. Proofs of competency (e.g., copies of the applicant’s diplomas) should also be sent at this stage.

The deadline is 7 September 2009. The date of posting is accepted as the date of receipt.

The requisite application forms for Tenure Track position(s) can be requested at the address of the University of Ghent, attn. Personnel and Organisation Department, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent, or requested via telephone on. +32-9-264 31 29 or +32-9-264 31 30.

The requisite application forms are also available on the internet, URL http://www.ugent.be/nl/nieuwsagenda/vacatures/zap/tenuretrack.doc

Contact Info:
Vice-Chancellor of Ghent University
Vice-Chancellor's Office
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25
9000 Ghent
Belgium

Website: http://www.ugent.be