Professor of Public Policy
Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Professor of Public Policy with a focus on sustainability and governance of societal transformations from November 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
In announcing a Professor of Public Policy with a focus on sustainability and governance of societal transformations ISE seeks to strengthen our research and teaching in this field. Candidates must have made an original and significant contribution to research on sustainability and governance of societal transformations within the field of Public Policy. The position is opened with the Section for Politics and Administration.
ISE conducts interdisciplinary, collaborative and socially engaged research based on political science, economics, anthropology, business studies, sociology, legal studies, and development studies. The department hosts an innovative and interdisciplinary environment characterized by academic and methodological diversity in research and education. The department’s researchers excel in research methodologies and share a commitment to understanding society and businesses in diverse contexts of change and global engagement. We produce research at the highest international level that feeds into our educational programs, while simultaneously leveraging our research to impact social, economic and political change. Research in the department is organised in research groups. The selected candidate is expected to join one of the three research groups within the Politics and Administration Section; Roskilde School of Governance, Transformation and Ordering of Political Institutions or Globalisering og Europæisering. Read more about the department here and the doctoral school here.
Responsibilities and tasks
The professor is expected to maintain a significant record of publications as well as to make an important contribution to the academic culture in the department as it pertains to research, teaching, dissemination and other. The professor’s work primarily includes research and research-based teaching and supervision in our social science BA and MA programmes, and in particular in the MA program: Politik og Forvaltning. In addition to research and research-based teaching, the position also involves sharing knowledge with the rest of society – including participation in the public debate. Furthermore, the professor is expected to attract research grants, manage research projects, provide guidance and supervision of PhD students and assistant professors, take a leading role in research groups and development of new teaching activities, and actively engage in external fundraising and other activities to increase funds for the department as well as take active part in academic assessments and other tasks requested by the department.
The ideal candidate is expected to:
- be established as a leading expert the field
- accomplish research and engage in research cooperation meeting high international standards
- actively contribute to boost the international recognition of the research of the department
- actively engage in large-scale external fundraising to increase funds for PhDs, post docs etc. at the department
- actively participate in research management (including initiating and leading research projects/programs)
- develop and nurture research networks nationally and internationally
- play an active role in developing the educational programs of the department
- actively contribute to the administrative responsibilities of the department and to Roskilde University-wide tasks
- actively participate in the department’s communication with the broader public
- take leading responsibility for the long-term well-being of the department and the University at large
- actively contribute to the research environment by a visible and physical presence at ISE, and
- promote Roskilde University’s academic reputation
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a relevant PhD degree. Applicants must have qualifications equivalent to several years of research and tertiary teaching at associate professor level. The applicant is expected to possess initiative and good cooperative skills, be visible and actively contributing to organizing the daily activities in the department. Both professional and social competencies will be prioritized in the efforts to create an inspiring daily working environment. Experiences with problem-oriented project supervision and teaching at university level is an advantage.
Ability to teach in Danish is a great asset and selected applicants who do not speak Danish (or possibly Swedish or Norwegian) will be requested to acquire the necessary skills in Danish within the first two years of service, to ensure that they can participate satisfactorily in teaching activities as well as in academic and administrative activities at the University. At the time of appointment, selected applicants must master English for academic purposes. Potential applicants from outside Denmark will find information about life in Denmark (taxation, healthcare etc.) here.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to (see also ‘Faculty Expectations’ at Roskilde University):
- relevance of research expertise for the position
- scientific production and research potential at a high international level
- documented research profile with a substantial number of international publications in the best journals/publishing houses in the field
- documented experience in attracting and managing external project funding from national or international funding bodies
- experience in successfully supervising PhD candidates
- documented ability to create, promote and utilise research results
- experience in teaching and education development and management
- the ability to create an engaged and interactive learning environment that motivate and inspire students to develop all aspects of their profiles
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Dean of Social Sciences Morten Frederiksen on tel. (+45) 4674 3608 / mfred@ruc.dk or Associate Dean for Education Bodil Damgaard (+45) 4674 2251 / bodam@ruc.dk
Terms of employment
The employment is full time, and you will refer to Dean of Social Sciences, Morten Frederiksen.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Commencing salary will be minimum DKK 705.939,49 kr. kr. per year (1st April 2025 level) plus pension contribution (18,07 %).
Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.
The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/
Only applications in English are accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
3. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
4. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 7 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment
If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)
7. Documentation of additional research qualifications, including
- experience in research management or other managerial functions
- track record in fundraising
Please submit your application no later than August 1, 2025
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
