The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark invitesapplications for an associate professorship of health sociology andsocial policy at the Unit for Health Promotion Research, Institute ofPublic Health, Campus Esbjerg.
Job description:
Research profile and tasks:
The candidate is expected to have a strong track record in sociology;we are – in particular - looking for a candidate with specializationand experience in health sociology and social policy. The associateprofessor is expected to contribute actively to the development of theUnit for Health Promotion’s research and teaching environment, and toperform teaching as well as supervisory duties at bachelor, master andPhD level.
Expectations of qualifications:
We expect experience with developing and designing research projects,strong knowledge especially in qualitative methods, internationalpeer-reviewed publications, and experience in attracting researchfunding. Preference is given to applicants with good skills in Danishlanguage as well as knowledge and experience in collaboration withdifferent sectors and stakeholders in the Danish society.
Teaching profile and tasks:
Bachelor and master level teaching is expected at both basic andadvanced levels of sociology related to the public health curriculum.Topics include: social science research methods (incl. qualitative),social science theory and its application to public health science andpractice, social and health policy and critical reflection of publichealth research.
Expectations of qualifications:
The tasks include planning and coordinating BSc and MSc level modules in public health in the areas listed above
We expect a teaching portfolio, which shows the experience gathered anddifferent tasks carried out. Please include the evaluation of priorteaching if available. The candidate should preferentially beexperienced with student activating and student centered forms ofteaching, such as problem-based learning, case study work or smallgroup exercises, and supervision of BSc and MSc thesis work.
Application, salary, etc.:
For further information, please contact the Head of the Unit for HealthPromotion Research: professor Arja R Aro, tel +45 65504157, mobile +456011 1874, e-mail: araro@health.sdu.dk
or associate professor Jesper Bo Nielsen, Head of the Institute of Public Health, e-mail jbnielsen@health.sdu.dk
An expert committee, appointed by the university, will assess allapplications, and the applicants will be individually informed of theirassessment by the university.
Appointment will take place according to the agreement between theMinistry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of ProfessionalAssociations (AC).
The application must contain
• A cover letter
• A CV including relevant personal data and formal qualifications
• A complete and numbered list of publications
• 10 publications considered as the most important for this application and marked in the list of publications
• A teaching portfolio (see the link below)
• A brief survey of the most important research achievements and visions and plans for research in the position applied for.
For particulars, please see the link below "Instruction for applicants for academic posts".
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