411 - Political Science (multilevel governance) (1EFT)

He/She is also expected to demonstrate, through his/her research activities and publications, the capacity to nourish transversal and interdisciplinary dialogues with other sub-fields within political science.

The incumbent will carry out research mainly in one of the following fields:

• Multilevel governance : he/she is expected to be familiar with issues connected to multilevel governance, through the analysis of political decision-making and political actors. Depending on his/her profile, he/she will develop research on topics such as federalism, regionalism, democratic innovations, European integration, public policies (domestic and foreign policies), regulatory governance, …;
• Methodology in political science : he/she is expected to display advanced skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods.

The incumbent will teach in some of these fields within various cycles of studies (undergraduate studies, master or doctoral training) managed by the Faculty.
 

The applicant (M/F) will have to teach in the following subjects:

• Methodology in Political Science; Epistemology in Political Science; Political Science (introduction) at the Bachelor level;
• Governance Theory; Political decision-making at the Master level;
• Ph.D seminars in the above-mentioned fields.

The successful candidate will have teaching assignments in the above-mentioned field within the various degree programmes organised by the Faculty.

Particular qualifications/skills (other than those mentioned in the « General Conditions »):
The applicant (M/F) has to be inserted in European research networks and to be able to demonstrate his/her ability to take part in European research projects within his/her field(s) of expertise. He /she must have a command of English as a working language, so as to ensure teaching in English.

Further information:
Prof. Marc Lits, Dean ESPO - doyen-espo@uclouvain.be  – Tél : +32(0)10 47 85 92
Prof. Christian De Visscher, President ISPOLE - president-sple@uclouvain.be - Tel. : +32 (0)10 47 41 30

Vacancy Reference: 411/ ESPO / POLS8 / 2012 (to be quoted in any correspondece)

Localisation:
Humanities Sector (SSH)
Faculty of Economic, Social and Political Sciences and Communication (ESPO)
Political Sciences Louvain-Europe Institute (ISPOLE)

How to apply ? Application's Requirements

General conditions

Tasks: The applicant will

• be responsible for teaching courses at all the study levels (i.e. undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), as well as in programmes of continuing education;
• supervise the final diploma work (i.e. master thesis) of undergraduate students, as well as PhD theses;
• be involved in (and/or supervise, promote) research programmes;
• contribute to the international visibility of the University through teaching and research excellence;
• contribute to activities of the University with a societal impact in the fields of the economy, socio-cultural changes or cooperation with developing countries.

Qualifications: the applicant must have

• - a PhD degree in Political Science, or equivalent qualifications;
• a significant scientific record proven by international publications;
• either studied abroad for an extensive period or had substantial experience outside UCL;
• experience in and aptitude for teaching at university level;
• the capacity to work within a team of teachers and to integrate research findings in their courses;
• creativity and must be open to pedagogic innovation and interdisciplinarity;
• the capacities required to undertake academic research at a high level and to advise, or lead, a research team;
• a good knowledge of both spoken and written French. If this is not the case, the applicant should be willing to learn French within 2 years. Fluency in English and other languages is an additional advantage;
• the capacity to teach in French and in a second language.