Director of Studies

JOB VACANCY – Director of Studies
Department of European Economic Studies,Bruges Campus

The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of Director of Studies (40 to 50% of a full-time position) for the Department of European Economic Studies, Bruges Campus starting from the academic year 2012-2013, and beginning on 1 July 2012.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics.
• A list of publications in reputed journals in the field of economics
  and, more specifically, issues dealing with European Economic
  Integration and Policies.
• A good knowledge of the European Union, its institutions and its
  policies.
• Demonstrated research and teaching capabilities.
• A very good command of English and French (spoken and written).
• The capacity to work in an international environment.
• An understanding of the context in which the College of Europe
  (Bruges and Natolin) operates.

Tasks

• Requires a presence in Bruges at least every other week
  during the academic year (1 September – 30 June) equivalent
  to a 40 to 50% full-time position.
• The management and the development of the European
  Economic Studies Programme in its various ramifications within
  the guidelines set by the Academic Council, and supervision and
  coordination of the work of a team of teaching and research
  assistants. Further information on the programme is available on the website:
  http://www.coleurope.eu/template.asp?pagename=ecointro
• Teach the core course on European Economic Integration as well as
  other courses to be determined, and to supervise a number of
• Master’s theses.
• Work under the authority of the Rector of the College.
• Be a member of the Academic Council.

Conditions

• The fee or salary will correspond to a proportion of what a full professor earns in a Belgian university.
• The initial contract will be of a three year duration.
• The College will provide accommodation during the periods the
  position holders are required to stay in Bruges and will support
  the cost of roundtrip travel between the European country of
  residence and Bruges.

Applications comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, a list of publications, research projects and courses taught should be submitted before 1 February 2012 to Professor Paul Demaret, Rector, College of Europe by e-mail to ann.verlinde@coleurope.eu.

Should you require any further information on this position, please contact Mrs. Angela O’Neill, Director of Communication (angela.oneill@coleurope.eu ).