Vacancy: UNIVERSITY DOCENT METHODOLOGY

This vacancy was nominated by ACTA.

The Society and Oral Health (MMG) section of the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) is looking for a broadly applicable, proactive and enthusiastic University Lecturer in Methodology.

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 – 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

ACTA provides training for undergraduate and graduate students in Dentistry. In addition, Postgraduate students are trained within various subfields of dentistry and PhD students are supervised in their research. The section seeks an associate professor who will play an important role in providing, and in time coordinating, education in the methods and techniques of epidemiological and biomedical research, and their application in dental care. Leading the way are the principles of Evidence Based (Oral) Health Care.
In addition to a hefty teaching load, there is also room for your own research, appropriate to the current research themes of the section. The section’s research interests include public health and oral health, oral health of the population particularly for vulnerable groups, the relationship between oral health and general health, the accessibility and quality of oral health care, and the effect of interventions and policies to prevent oral disease.

Your tasks

you will provide English and Dutch-language contact education (plenary lectures, tutorials, small working groups and practicals) to a variety of student populations with different entry levels and educational needs
you will develop and revise educational materials in a team environment
you will supervise the research of undergraduate students, master’s students and PhD students
you are involved in consulting and advising students, PhD students and academic staff on methods and techniques of research including data analysis and statistics
you will contribute to the development of scientific research projects, reporting and publication of scientific research
you will collaborate in writing project proposals and grant applications
you will conduct independent research as part of a team

FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS

you’ve been promoted
you have demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of epidemiological, biomedical and health research and have experience in performing basic data analysis and statistical techniques
you have experience teaching research methodology and statistics
you have a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or are willing to obtain it within 2 years
you have experience in methodological and statistical consulting and advisory work
you have proven experience writing research proposals and grant applications
your work attitude is collaborative

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a challenging position for 32 to 38 hours per week (0.8-1.0 FTE) with a socially engaged academic organization.
Fixed-term employment: for the duration of 18 months with the prospect of permanent employment. Depending on relevant experience, your salary will be a minimum of € 3,821 and a maximum of € 5,230 gross per month on a full-time basis (scale 11 of the collective agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities). The position is classified according to UFO profile: Associate Professor 2 and is open for at least 0.8 FTE (32 hours).

ACTA has attractive fringe benefits and arrangements that allow for a good work-life balance, such as:

up to 41 vacation days for full-time employment
8% vacation allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus
generous contribution to ABP pension scheme
contribution to commuting expenses

ACTA

ACTA is the partnership of the Faculties of Dentistry at the University of Amsterdam and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. ACTA conducts scientific research, teaches and provides patient care in the field of dentistry. Internationally, ACTA is a leader in research and education.

ACTA employs approximately 500 staff and approximately 900 students are studying Dentistry. Every day they provide dental care to approximately 600 patients.

Diversity
Diversity is a core value of VU. We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalization contribute to the quality of education and research. As such, we are constantly looking for people whose background and experience contribute to the diversity of our campus.

SOLLICITING

Are you interested in this position? Then apply by means of this button no later than February 10, 2022. Consider uploading your curriculum vitae and cover letter.

Interviews will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022 and Wednesday, February 16, 2022. If possible, we ask you to take this into account.

Applications received by email will not be considered.

Questions
For questions about the vacancy, please contact:

Name: Mrs. dr. Irene Aartman
Position: associate professor
E-mail: i.aartman@acta.nl

Name: Mr. prof.dr. Josef Bruers
Position: associate professor
E-mail: j.bruers@acta.nl

For more information, please visit: www.acta.nl

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

Date of placement: 27 January 2022