Teaching assistant Applied Policy Analysis 20%

Career Opportunities: Teaching assistant Applied Policy Analysis 20% (30220)

Requisition ID30220-Posted17/08/2026-Assistant academic staff-20%-Faculty of Political and Social Sciences-PS03 - Political Sciences

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• You will assist in the practice-based teaching at the department (i.e. organization, counselling and assessment of practical exercises and seminars), specifically the course Applied Policy Analysis (Ba2 Political Sciences)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in Political Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, or equivalent . The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You are involved in other professional activities and/or you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of the practice-based teaching at the department
• You have an interest in teaching the course Applied Policy Analysis.
• You have strong teaching skills.
• You are fluent in Dutch, the language of instruction of the course Applied Policy Analysis.
• You have an interest in academic and/or project-based research and professional services, particularly within the field of Political Science.
• Teaching experience and participation in professional development activities, conferences, etc. are considered an asset.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you an appointment until 30 September 2028 , which will not be renewed. Attention: You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University
• Your appointment normally starts on 1 October 2026
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave (per year for a full-time employment), bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.