Associate or Full Professor Philosophy and the City

Maastricht University seeks an Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy with a research focus on urban transformations, particularly in post-industrial regions and the Euregion. Responsibilities include conducting original philosophical research on the city, teaching at BA and MA levels, attracting research funding, and building interdisciplinary partnerships. Applicants must have an internationally recognized research agenda at the intersection of philosophy and urban studies, with a strong publication record and grant acquisition experience.

• What we offer At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:
• Expert in Philosophy and Urban Life/Philosophy and the City: You carry out field-leading research at the boundaries between philosophy and fields such as urban studies/urban sociology, heritage studies, cultural and human geography, and critical infrastructure studies.
• Interdisciplinary thinker: You bring different theoretical and methodological approaches together and can thrive in a context where interdisciplinarity is a leading organizing principle of teaching and research.
• Experienced researcher: You have a proven publication record in high-ranking venues, a strong track record in grant acquisition and the leadership of research teams, and you have an excellent international reputation as a scholar with a distinct research profile.
• Engaged scholar: You actively share your insights beyond academia and collaborate with relevant partners and stakeholders, in the Maas-Rhein Euregion, the Netherlands, and beyond.
• Inspiring teacher: You have demonstrated experience in course coordination, teaching innovation, and thesis supervision.
• You encourage active student participation and value team teaching within our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system.
• You have obtained the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or an equivalent (or are willing to acquire the UTQ within the first two years at FASoS).
• Experienced manager: You have successfully fulfilled senior management roles, such as director of an educational or research program, head of department, and vice-dean of education or research. You have excellent people management skills. (desirable).
• Collegial and community-minded: You contribute to our academic environment through openness, collaboration, and a willingness to take on shared responsibilities.
• Multilingual communicator: You have excellent command of English (C1 level, written and spoken). Non-Dutch speakers are expected to acquire an intermediate level of Dutch (B1) within three years. Dutch language skills are a strong plus.

• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.
• About the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) FASoS is a close-knit, international community of thinkers, doers, and connectors. We offer interdisciplinary education in cultural and social sciences, and our research focuses on societies in transition. Creativity and collaboration are central
• ranging from European integration, digitalization, and culture to innovative educational projects. FASoS is small-scale, informal, and diverse, with room to follow your own path.
• A 18-month contract (1,0 FTE) with the prospect of a permanent contract based on mutual satisfaction.
• A gross monthly salary between € 6.835 and € 10.441 (depending on your role) based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.