PpbCa’ Foscari invites /bbapplications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor /bbof General Sociology /b. /p pCa’ Foscari is looking for an Assistant Professor of General Sociology capable of inspiring students to become game-changers in their own fields and to make a genuine difference in the world. /p pThe selected candidate must meet the scientific research and teaching needs of the Department of Economics, with reference to the areas of General Sociology, Social Policies, Ageing Processes, and Public Policies for the Older Population, including from a global perspective. /p h3Teaching and service to students /h3 pThe position includes a teaching commitment of up to 90 hours within undergraduate and postgraduate curricular programmes, as well as teaching activities consistent with General Sociology, specifically sociological theory, multilevel governance processes, empirical research with both qualitative and quantitative methodological skills. /p pThe courses will be delivered primarily in Italian, although teaching in English may also be required. /p h3Academic commitment /h3 pThe scientific activity of the researcher shall focus on the analysis of governance processes and public policies addressing the demographic challenge, demonstrating knowledge of local and national regulations concerning health promotion, prevention, and active ageing. The international dimension is especially relevant for these studies; therefore, it is desirable that the researcher already operates within study contexts on ageing in other countries and maintains relations with international organisations. /p pThe selected candidate is expected to actively participate in the research activities in General Sociology within the Department and to play a role in seeking competitive funding and contributing to organisational tasks, including third‑mission activities. /p pThe researcher will also be involved in managerial and organisational matters of the Department. These administrative duties will be kept to a minimum during the first years. /p pThe position will be in the Department of Economics, a that carries out innovative research in fields such as economics, finance, statistics and mathematics, covering all the legal, social, international, and environmental aspects of these disciplines. /p pThe Department has received a “Department of Excellence” Award by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research. The Excellence Award has allowed the department to receive additional state funding to develop innovative projects on Economic and Risk Analytics for public policies. /p pThe Department offers Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes taught entirely in English. Numerous internships opportunities abroad, more than 40 Erasmus+ destinations, prestigious partnerships, Double and Joint degree programmes with some of the most important universities worldwide all contribute to the international dimension that has always characterised Ca’ Foscari. /p h3The Institution /h3 pSince its foundation in 1868, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been a leader in Economics and Foreign Languages and Cultures. Today, Ca Foscari is exploring new frontiers in research, focusing on Climate Change, Digital Humanities, Digital and Social Innovation, and Nanosciences. /p pCa’ Foscari University of Venice has also obtained the full Human Resources Strategy for Researchers certificate, a set of initiatives to improve work conditions for researchers and to attract talents worldwide. Ca’ Foscari provides applicants with exclusive services and onboarding initiatives. /p pIf you are a non-Italian applicant or if you have resided outside of Italy for more than 3 years, you will benefit from a favourable tax treatment for the first years of the contract. /p pFull call here: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr