The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of Leiden University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Governance of Crisis, with an interest in cyber security.
This position is situated within Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) and based in The Hague.
Crisis Governance research has traditionally focused on either functional approaches to crisis management (mitigating tangible harm) or political approaches (responding to legitimacy and reputation threats, and organizational contingencies resulting from crises). Meanwhile, research on cyber security predominantly focuses on vulnerability and threat detection, in order to prevent incidents. However, not all cyber incidents can be prevented. Therefore, more knowledge and expertise on cyber crises and the emergency response in relation to cyber crises is needed. Research at the intersection between crisis management and (the governance of) cyber security can remedy this gap. We are looking for a scholar who combines crisis governance expertise with a research and teaching interest in cyber security incidents and their consequences.
Task
The successful candidate for Assistant professor Governance of Crisis, with an Interest in Cyber Security, will perform the following tasks:
- Develop and teach courses in risk, cyber security or digital security, and crisis governance and/or safety science, to students from a diversity of academic backgrounds at bachelor’s and master’s levels;
- Develop, or demonstrate expertise in cyber crises, and/or cyber emergency response;
- Conduct independent research on cyber crisis governance and support the further and ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of the Institute;
- Participate in professional-learning courses to maximize the societal impact of academic research and ensure its relevance beyond the academy;
- Continue to build an (inter)national network that spans both academics and policymakers and practitioners working on topics related to Cyber Security and Crisis Governance;
- Engage in the public debate on Crisis Governance and Cyber Crisis Management;
- Supervision of thesis projects and tutor students by providing mentoring and advice;
- Contribute to the tutorial system of student mentoring and advising;
- Acquire and manage research funding and/or training projects from third-party sources, such as the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) or the European Union;
- Actively contribute to administrative service and the renewal and ongoing improvement of educational practices at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
Salary
The salary ranges from € 3,821 to € 5,230 gross per month.
Job Requirements
- PhD degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, History, Law or another field with direct relevance for the interdisciplinary research carried out within the research groups Crisis Governance and Cyber Security Governance respectively;
- Outstanding research qualities manifest in an established or developing publication record;
- Demonstrable excellence in research-led teaching, both to students and executives;
- Demonstrable passion for education, in and out of the classroom (experience with teaching and technologies for blended learning is a plus);
- Excellent contributions to the professional and public debate on Crisis Governance and/or Cyber Crisis Management;
- Demonstrable commitment to a close-knit, interdisciplinary academic community;
- Demonstrable ability to teach research skills and qualitative and/or quantitative research design & analysis;
- Excellent network in the world of professionals in the field of emergency management, security governance, crisis management, and /or safety;
- Command of Dutch is considered an asset;
- Excellent command of English, demonstrable ability to teach in English;
- Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualifications (UTQ).
Application Process
Applicants must ensure to upload the following documents in PDF format, quoting the vacancy number:
- Motivation letter;
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
- The names and addresses of three potential referees.
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Application Deadline: May 03, 2022
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