Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain)

[Cataloonytoon]

For those who thought the job market was ending...  Note:  This department is divided into two "areas" - sociology and political science.  This position's home is with the sociologists.  Also, not mentioned below, the campus is located two blocks from the beach.  Seriously...  two blocks.  Google it.  Not a heavy teaching load.  A very nice VAP.  As for the tenure business, that is a bit less clear.   Better to think of it as a VAP.

UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA
DEPARTMENT OF POLÍTICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Two-year visiting lectureship in the Sociology section

The Department of Political and Social Science at the Pompeu Fabra University invites applications for a two-year visiting lectureship in the area of sociology (http://www.upf.edu/demosoc/) starting in September of 2014. There is the possibility of conversion into a tenure-track contract.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Sociology, Demography, Economics or Statistics, with a strong background in quantitative research methods. Preferred areas of specialization are: migration research, demographic analysis, social stratification, social problems and exclusion.

Teaching duties include courses at both undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate is expected to become integrated in any of our ongoing, comparative research projects which focus on the following themes: family demography, international migration, changing relations between households and labour markets, the dynamics of life chances, women and employment, and social and family policies.

Our department combines research in political science, demography, sociology, criminology and industrial relations. It offers degrees at both the undergraduate and doctoral level. The Centre for Higher Education Development ranks it among the best departments in Political Science in Europe.

Applicants should send a reference letter and CV, including a description of their teaching and research experience, to:

Sra. Carme Casanovas Montañà
Secretary of Department of Political and Social Sciences
Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27
08005 Barcelona, Spain
E-mail: [e-mail]

The deadline for completed applications is 10th of March, 2014

[language?]

Anyone know what the language of instruction is?
Catalan? Castillian? English?

I see Esping-Andersen is there.

[OP]

Graduate: English
Undergraduate: Spanish/Catalan

Many faculty start with only english

[Deadline]

The deadline for completed applications is 10th of March, 2014

["a reference letter"?]

Just to be clear, the call is asking for only one reference letter? I don't want to presume that they actually want the normal number and that it's a linguistic mistake but...maybe "Cataloonytoon" can clarify.

[pompeufabraWhat?]

I think 1 is what they want, but a quick email to the contact (Carme) would clarify. If you send three, it certainly won't be seen as poor form. You can relax about that if that was your concern. -Cataloonytoon's friend

[Messi]

If I got this job I would get season tickets to Barca.
Just Saying.

The Nou Camp is an amazing place to watch a football game.

[I_live_in BCN]

Camp Nou is a horrible place to watch a match. A bunch of corporate sponsored season ticket holders and their disinterested spouses. Team's great, particularly if you like winning, but the stadium is as fun as a funeral...a very expensive and mostly silent funeral.

[Bump]

The search will be ending on the 10th. At least one candidate has been interviewed, but all applicants will be given en equal shot.

[advanced candidates?]

Would they consider a more career advanced candidate. Say someone who is and associate w/tenure in the US?

[OP]

You could give it a shot. I would write the department to see about the options. Might be possible, but there is very little you can negotiate so don't expect that. You could also try iCREA, but that ship has sailed for the current academic year.

[teaching]

The language of instruction is primarily Spanish.

[not at UPF]

The primary language of instruction at UPF is not Spanish. A non-native speaker would teach in English. If you have doubts send an email to a junior faculty member to ask. All masters courses are in English as are a number of undergraduate. You can use Spanish or Catalan if you want, but if you only teach in English you are encouraged to apply.

[not at UPF]

The primary language of instruction at UPF is not Spanish. A non-native speaker would teach in English. If you have doubts send an email to a junior faculty member to ask. All masters courses are in English as are a number of undergraduate. You can use Spanish or Catalan if you want, but if you only teach in English you are encouraged to apply.

[news?]

Have interviews been scheduled?