Associate professor in European Studies

At the Department of Culture and Communication Aalborg University a permanent position as associate professor is available as of August 1st 2026. It is a full-time position that includes both research and teaching activities.

For appointment as an associate professor the ideal candidate is expected to:
Deliver high quality teaching project supervision and associated examination as required across the range of modules offered on the LISE BA and CCG MA programs e.g. experience with courses on European politics policy analytical approaches European public spheres
Be able to assist with coordination and outreach activities of the programs
Conduct research and publish research outputs of an internationally recognized quality in the areas of European Studies
Engage with external stakeholders to enhance the cultural social environmental and/or economic impacts of their research and/or teaching
Contribute in a positive and constructive manner to the day-to-day activities and working environment of the Department of Culture and Communication and the Democracy Migration and Society (DEMOS) Research Group.

In relation to research the position includes research at an international level within European Studies. We particularly welcome candidates whose research addresses issues related to transnational forms of organising and discursive/communicative aspects of Europeanisation.

Applicants are expected to have research experience within the following areas:
Experience skills or achievements which demonstrate the ability or potential to produce high quality research outputs and publish in international journals
A personal research and publication plan that harmonizes with the Department of Culture and Communications strategy and shows the applicants plans for developing new research products and projects within the fields of European Studies in the Research group DEMOS
Experiences with participating in collaborative research projects
Demonstrates the ambition and potential to attract external funding such as applying to calls from the Danish Research council and produce high quality research outputs
Experience skills or achievements which demonstrate participation in and the ability to further develop external and/or international networks and collaborations
Experience skills or achievements which demonstrate the ability or potential to engage in activities with stakeholders outside academia to enhance the impact of research

The successful applicant will teach primarily on the Language and International Studies (LISE) BA program and the Culture Communication and Globalisation (CCG) MA program at the Aalborg Campus.

In relation to teaching the applicant is expected to document:
Experience skills or achievements which demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality teaching on the LISE BA and CCG MA programs using a range of pedagogical approaches including problem-based learning project supervision group work interactive seminars and lectures
Their ability to teach and assess written assignments and oral presentations in English. All teaching and supervision on the programs are conducted in English.
At Aalborg University our learning approach is problem-based learning (PBL). Documented experience with this learning approach is therefore preferred but is not a prerequisite.
The successful applicant will be expected to encourage active learning and enhance the employability of our students as well as contributing to the development of the BA and MA programs.

The position is primarily affiliated with the research group Democracy Migration and Society (DEMOS) that has a range of research interests within the following main areas.
(see also Democracy and rights in their contemporary and historical context;
Migration mobility and diversity;
Participation transformations and collective identities;
Sustainable development

Furthermore DEMOS research covers various geographical areas moves within the field of international studies and pays attention not only to the local and national but also to transnational and global dynamics.

In terms of personal qualities the applicant is expected to have solid cooperative abilities as well as the ability to create and maintain productive relationships with researchers of various research and cultural backgrounds. A national as well as an international network is preferred.

Daily attendance at the department is addition applicants should be prepared to actively participate in all aspects of the day-to-day activities of the department and study programs. For information on the research profile of the department etc. please see the departments website requirements
Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained in other ways.

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international addition applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A research plan
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of ten publications. You must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please seeguidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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