Tenure-track position for assistant professor in Mathematics or Science Education, Vacancy nr. AT209003
The position:
Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of mathematics and science education. Successful candidates will be highly qualified in research into mathematics and/or science education. The position is embedded within the Department of Education at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education of the University of Groningen.
The appointment will be on temporary basis for a maximum of 6 years. On completion of 5 years of employment there will be an assessment of performance based on established criteria. If the outcome of the assessment is positive, the assistant professor will be given a permanent appointment as associate professor with the authority to supervise doctoral students. There will be another assessment at the end of further 5-year period during which a full professorial appointment will be discussed.
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Groningen is offering young, talented researchers positions which are on the same level as those of assistant professor via the tenure-track system. Researchers are given the opportunity to develop their own line of research within a particular field. The faculty’s career policy is characterized by flexible personnel management with a focus on the individual. Academic achievements are seen as being central to the academic career, and ample opportunities for professional developments and supplementary training and education are offered. Arrangements for training in the area of teaching will be made with all new employees.
The policy is directed at increasing the number of women in academic staff positions. Career advancement policies for women will also be improved, and women will be actively encouraged to develop their careers.
More detailed information regarding the tenure track position can be found at: http://www.rug.nl/fwn/vacatures/structuurrapporten/index.
Information on the Department of Education is available at:
http://www.rug.nl/fwn/faculteit/faculteitsbureau/ido/index.
Otherwise, for information please contact Prof.dr. M.J. Goedhart, professor in mathematics and science education. Mail: m.j.goedhart@rug.nl. Phone: +31 50 3638303 (Secretary: +31 50 3638308).
The University of Groningen offers good career facilities especially geared to working partners of new staff who move home.
Applications should be send to the University of Groningen, Personnel and Organization Office, P.O. Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands, or by e-mail to vmp@rug.nl:
- complete curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications;
- list of five self-selected “best papers” (not copies of the papers);
- 3 page statement of research accomplishments and future research goals;
- letter of motivation;
- list of names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three persons who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation.
Closing date for applications is January 31, 2009. The vacancy number AT209003 should be mentioned in your application.
