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Emploi : Assistant Professor in Security and Global Affairs. Key responsibilitiesThe Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) seeks to expand its academic staff by appointment of an assistant professor with a specialization in international security, conflict studies and qualitative research methods. The applicant must have demonstrated experience in teaching qualitative research methods (e.g., research design, comparative case studies, interview techniques and process tracing). Research areas of interest are international security, international organization, conflict studies, international political economy and international relations theory, migration and the environment. The candidate will be expected to teach across the various programmes of the institute, at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, including the Advanced MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy and the MSc in Crisis and Security Management. The successful applicant will be expected to:Teach qualitative methods courses (qualitative research design &#38; analysis and research design);Teach in at least one of the following areas: international security, international political economy, conflict studies, non-traditional security threats (migration and the environment);Participate in and contribute to the research conducted within ISGA and the faculty of governance and global affairs;Conduct independent research and support the ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of ISGA;Have excellent command and teaching experience in English-taught courses;Take on administration tasks (such as participating in committees related to the institute and its programs);Supervise theses and capstone projects;Have been successful in grant acquisition or show promise to develop high-quality research grant applications.Selection criteriaPhD degree in political science, international relations, conflict or security studies or a closely related academic area;Outstanding research qualities manifested in an established or developing publication record that includes publications in international peer-reviewed journals;Demonstrable excellence in research-led teaching;Excellent network in the area of international relations and international organization, security studies or global affairs;Demonstrable commitment to the public and political debate related to core issues of security and global affairs;Faculty Governance and Global AffairsFaculty Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) studies current topics such as climate change, terrorism and economic crises. With her interdisciplinary approach, the faculty connects with the surrounding national and international organisations.The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute that focuses on multidisciplinary research and education within the international field of security studies. ISGA operates from The Hague, the third major city of the Netherlands, centre of national governance and International City of Peace, Justice and Security.&#160;Terms and conditionsWe offer a full time position initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal and the intention to turn the position into a permanent one, based on need, funding and performance. Salary range from €3,637.- to €4,978.-  gross per month (pay scale 11, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses(8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at Job application procedure and employment conditions.Leiden University’s policy is aimed at promoting employment mobility within the University. In this context, if you have a permanent contract, you will be appointed for a period of four years. Naturally this means that Leiden University shares with you the responsibility for finding a suitable continuation of your career after this period, either in the same position or in a position elsewhere.