Maastricht University Assistant Professor in Political and Social Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Maastricht University is looking for an assistant professor in political and social philosophy with a focus on contemporary challenges to European democracy. You are conversant in debates about democracy in Europe, including challenges to the multi-level polity, identity and democratic agency, the role of social movements as democratic agents, trust, toleration and polarization, and inequality, solidarity and fragmentation. You are interested in connecting empirical and normative approaches to studying democracy. The teaching focus of this position would be primarily in our BA and MA in European Studies (European Studies – Come study at Maastricht University! – Maastricht University). You have a strong background in political philosophy or a closely related field and you are ready to teach/coordinate in the courses “Introduction to Philosophy and “Political Philosophy” at the University College Maastricht.
We are searching for someone who enthusiastic about connecting normative theory with contemporary political challenges, working across disciplinary boundaries, and contributing to collaborative research. You regularly present your work at international conferences, publish in leading journals, and apply for external funding. You value teamwork, inclusivity, and academic integrity—key pillars of our faculty culture.
