Tenure Track: Assistant Professor Economic/Organizational Psychology at Tilburg University

The department of Social Psychology at Tilburg University is looking for  Assistant Professor Economic/Organizational Psychology (tenure track, 5 years)

Start date: 1 September 2020 at the latest

Job description and qualifications

The department’s research program centers on Social Decision Making: Department members seek to understand how social, economic and organizational settings shape individual and interdependent decisions. The department makes use of diverse and state-of–the-art research facilities (multi-use lab spaces, on-line data collection, mobile computing, psychophysiological equipment, big data) in addition to a dedicated research support staff (lab assistants, programming and technical support). The department’s educational program offers courses in the Dutch Bachelor of Psychology, the International Bachelor of Psychology, the Masters programs in Economic Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology, and the Social Psychology track in the research Master’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Successful candidates have affinity with basic or applied research (field and/or lab). We are searching for candidates who are interested in topics in Economic Psychology, Work and Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology that advance insights into social decision making. Our ideal candidate contributes to the department’s collaborative atmosphere and seeks to sustain our shared commitment to provide an excellent education for our students.

To further strengthen our teaching and research profile, we seek applicants who ideally

• completed a PhD in social, economic or organizational psychology,
• are able to teach Economic Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology courses and supervise theses and internships to students in these programs,
• have a CV that is competitive enough to apply for personal grants (e.g., Veni/vidi-grant, ERC-starting grant),
• have experience with societal impact (e.g., collaboration with stakeholders in the field, contributions to policy).

Tasks

Research and Impact (approximately 50%): we expect you to conduct and publish research, write grant proposals, seek connections to stakeholders in the field, valorize findings, and share our commitment to produce solid and transparent research.
Teaching (approximately 50%):  we expect you to supervise students at BSc and MSc level, teach a variety of courses at both the Bachelors’ and Masters’ level, including the two-year Research Master program, obtain a basic teaching qualification (BKO). Most courses are taught in English; however, some bachelor courses require proficiency in Dutch.
Service: we expect you to contribute to academic citizenship (e.g., regular office hours, participate in weekly lab meetings, colloquia) and management (e.g., member of program committee, lab coordinator, member of ethical review board).

Employment terms and conditions

Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering excellent terms of employment. For the tenure track position there is a 5 years fixed term contract with the possibility of tenure thereafter. Start date: 1 September 2020 at the latest. The full-time gross salary ranges between € 3.637 and € 4.978 per month (not including various allowances). Employees from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. Tilburg University is an equal opportunity employer.

Information

Specific questions about the vacancy can be directed to Dr. Ilja van Beest, (professor of social psychology, Head of Department, tel. +31134662472, [email protected]) http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/schools/socialsciences/organization/departments/social-psychology.htm

How to apply

A CV, letter of motivation which includes statements about research and teaching (max 2 A4), teaching evaluations (if available), and one recent publication must be sent by 1 March 2020 to Drs Hans-Georg van Liempd, Managing Director Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University (only by using the link below). Interviews, job talks and campus visits with applicants are scheduled in the first 2 weeks of April 2020.

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Tilburg University is een moderne gespecialiseerde universiteit. Het onderwijs en onderzoek van de Tilburg School of Social and Behavorial Sciences (TSB) zijn georganiseerd rond de thema’s Health, Care & Well-Being, en People, Work, & Organizations. Met een inspirerende werkomgeving daagt de school haar medewerkers uit om hun ambities te verwezenlijken. Betrokkenheid en samenwerking zijn daarbij belangrijke uitgangspunten.

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Sollicitatiecode

Tilburg University hanteert de NVP-sollicitatiecode van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Personeelsmanagement & Organisatieontwikkeling.

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The department of Social Psychology at Tilburg University is looking for Assistant Professor Economic/Organizational Psychology  (0,8 - 1,0 fte, 2 years)

Start date: August/September 2020

Job description and qualifications

The department’s research program centers on Social Decision Making: Department members seek to understand how social, economic and organizational settings shape individual and interdependent decisions. The department makes use of diverse and state-of–the-art research facilities (multi-use lab spaces, on-line data collection, mobile computing, psychophysiological equipment, big data) in addition to a dedicated research support staff (lab assistants, programming and technical support). The department’s educational program offers courses in the Dutch Bachelor of Psychology, the International Bachelor of Psychology, the Masters programs in Economic Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology, and the Social Psychology track in the research Master’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Successful candidates have affinity with basic or applied research (field and/or lab). We are searching for candidates who are interested in topics in Economic Psychology, Work and Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology that advance insights into social decision making. Our ideal candidate contributes to the department’s collaborative atmosphere and seeks to sustain our shared commitment to provide an excellent education for our students.

To further strengthen our teaching and research profile, we seek applicants who ideally 

• completed a PhD in social, economic or organizational psychology,
• are able to teach Economic Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology courses and supervise theses and internships to students in these programs,
• have experience with societal impact (e.g., collaboration with stakeholders in the field, contributions to policy).

Tasks

Research (approximately 40%): we expect you to conduct and publish research and share our commitment to produce solid and transparent research.
Teaching (approximately 60%):  we expect you to supervise students at BSc and MSc level, teach a variety of courses at both the Bachelors’ and Masters’ level, obtain a basic teaching qualification (BKO). Most courses are taught in English; however, some bachelor courses require proficiency in Dutch.
We expect you to contribute to academic citizenship (e.g., regular office hours, participate in weekly lab meetings, colloquia).

Employment terms and conditions

Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering excellent terms of employment. We offer a 2 years fixed term contract.  Start date:  August/September 2020. The full-time gross salary ranges between € 3637,- and € 4978,- per month (not including various allowances). Employees from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. Tilburg University is an equal opportunity employer.

Information

Specific questions about the vacancy can be directed to Dr. Ilja van Beest, (professor of social psychology, Head of Department, tel. +31134662472, [email protected]) http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/schools/socialsciences/organization/departments/social-psychology.htm

How to apply

A CV, letter of motivation which includes statements about research and teaching (max 2 A4), teaching evaluations (if available), and one recent publication must be sent by 1 March 2020 to Drs Hans-Georg van Liempd, Managing Director Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University (only by using the link below). Interviews, job talks and campus visits with applicants are scheduled in the first 2 weeks of April 2020.