The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for an associate professorship of health sociology and social policy at the Unit for Health Promotion Research, Institute of Public 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 specialization and experience in health sociology and social policy. The associate professor is expected to contribute actively to the development of the Unit for Health Promotion’s research and teaching environment, and to perform teaching as well as supervisory duties at bachelor, master and PhD level.
Expectations of qualifications:
We expect experience with developing and designing research projects, strong knowledge especially in qualitative methods, international peer-reviewed publications, and experience in attracting research funding. Preference is given to applicants with good skills in Danish language as well as knowledge and experience in collaboration with different sectors and stakeholders in the Danish society.
Teaching profile and tasks:
Bachelor and master level teaching is expected at both basic and advanced 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 and practice, social and health policy and critical reflection of public health 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 and different tasks carried out. Please include the evaluation of prior teaching if available. The candidate should preferentially be experienced with student activating and student centered forms of teaching, such as problem-based learning, case study work or small group exercises, and supervision of BSc and MSc thesis work.
Application, salary, etc.:
For further information, please contact the Head of the Unit for Health Promotion Research: professor Arja R Aro, tel +45 65504157, mobile +45 6011 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 all applications, and the applicants will be individually informed of their assessment by the university.
Appointment will take place according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (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".
The application – including relevant documents as mentioned above attached – must be marked “position no. 091046” and submitted as Word-doc.- or Adobe PDF-files to The Faculty of Health Sciences via e-mail to elohmann@health.sdu.dk, Attn.: Office Manager Elisabeth Lohmann Andersen.
The deadline for the applications is August 5, 2009 at 1200 hrs.
The University encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity.
Closing date 5 August, 2009 at 12 noon
Location: Esbjerg
Mark application Job ID 091046 and send it to:
via e-mail to elohmann@health.sdu.dk
Syddansk Universitet
Important dates:
Publication date:
06/11/2009
Application deadline:
08/05/2009
Start date of employment:
Recruitment as soon as possible
Company Offers:
Type of employment:
Regular position
Weekly working hours:
Full time (37 hours)
Contact:
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Employer:
Syddansk Universitet
Niels Bohrs Vej 9
DK 6700 Esbjerg
Denmark
How to apply:
Written or via e-mail: elohmann@health.sdu.dk
Job ID:
2381713 |
