Full Professor of Social Work (50%)
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Date de publication :
30 novembre 2024Taux d'activité :
50%- Lieu de travail :Neuchâtel
Full Professor of Social Work (50%)
Published 28 November 2024 Closing Date 28 February 2025 Workplace Neuchâtel, North Romandie, Switzerland CategorySocial Sciences
Economics
Position Economics
Professor
Occupation rate 50%
Job Start 1st February 2026 - or upon agreement The University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, invites applications for a position of
Full Professor of Social Work (50%)
Description
The successful candidate has a proven track record of excellent internationally recognized research and is expected to develop fundamental research projects in social work- related fields oriented towards application and intervention on social work issues. The successful candidate will teach courses to doctoral students in social work, specializing in qualitative and mixed research methods at the doctoral level, with selected courses open to MA students. The candidate will furthermore contribute to the management of the Transdisciplinary Institute of Social Work (ITTS) within in the Faculty of Economics and Business (FSE). Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding is a plus, as is a comprehensive understanding of the field and its network. The candidate will offer courses at the faculty, work in cooperation with other faculties, other disciplines, and other institutions (in particular Universities of Applied Sciences).
Requirements
Applicant must hold a PhD in social work or an- other related discipline in the social sciences. The candidate should demonstrate strong coaching and teaching abilities, along with a deep understanding of theoretical models and practical issues in social work, both domestically and interna- tionally. Moreover, candidates should have extensive experience in empirical methods and social work research with a track record of high-level scientific publications of international sig- nificance, as well as ongoing research with great potential in social work. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate a vision for the Transdisciplinary Institute of Social Work (ITTS) and its operations, as well as management skills. Courses will be taught in English. French is the official administrative language of the University. Non-French speakers are expected to acquire working knowledge of French after a two-year period. German is a clear advantage.
Contact and Address
Applications should be uploaded at www.unine.ch/candis (ref. FSE-TRAV-SOCIAL) in the form of a single PDF file, including a letter of motivation, a CV documenting full teaching and research experience, a list of scientific (peer-reviewed) publications, a list of other publications and book contributions, copies of diplomas, and a list of experts able to assess the candidate’s competence (with at least three names). The candidate is also invited to present a statement (three pages max.) of teaching and research interests, his/her scientific approach to the domain, and projects that he/she intends to undertake at Neuchâtel.
Information:
For further information, please contact the Head of the Hiring Committee (michaela.slotwinski@ unine.ch) or the Dean (doyen.seco@ unine.ch) and visit our website at www.unine.ch/seco.
The University of Neuchâtel is committed to provide non- discriminatory working conditions.
Information:
For further information, please contact the Head of the Hiring Committee (michaela.slotwinski@ unine.ch) or the Dean (doyen.seco@ unine.ch) and visit our website at www.unine.ch/seco.
The University of Neuchâtel is committed to provide non- discriminatory working conditions.
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In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID65961.
