Assistant Professor, Sociology of Solidarity (Tenure Track)

About the role

Ghent University is recruiting an assistant professor in the sociology of solidarity, with a focus on voluntary association and collective action. The position is a 100% tenured-track appointment starting on 1 September 2027, with a five-year temporary term that becomes permanent as associate professor if positively evaluated by the University Board. The reference number is 202610/PS/ZAP/001.

Key responsibilities

• Teach course units in general sociology, sociology of organizations, sociology of solidarity and applied sociology.
• Carry out innovative, internationally recognised research on voluntary association and collective action, including civic associations, nonprofit organisations, social movements and citizen initiatives.
• Contribute to the university's operations and/or take on external assignments.

Required profile

• A strong academic CV with international visibility in the field, with publications, presentations or other academic output.
• Ability to initiate and supervise educational and research projects and to secure funding.
• Didactic skill to teach university students and ability to integrate into the department/faculty.
• Leadership potential or experience; mobility is recommended.
• Willingness to learn Dutch to CEFR B2 within five years; C1 command of the course language is required for teaching.

What we offer

• A new career model for professors based on academic freedom, responsibility and collaboration.
• A Starting Grant of EUR 240,000 for newly appointed professors with at least a 50% appointment, plus possible Basic Research Funding.
• Training courses, including basic teacher training and Dutch and English courses for foreign-speaking lecturers.