[ALBSA-Info] Jobs at Un. pf Prishtina

[Agron Alibali]

University of Prishtina  Social Sciences Department                        31.07.2001
Political Science/Public Administration
Sociology


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

By a decision of the Academic Senate of the University of Prishtina on 14. 
June 2001, a section of Political Science/Public Administration will open 
at the Faculty of Philosophy with studies commencing with the start of the 
academic year 2001/2. Simultaneously, the structure of the existing 
Department of Sociology will be comprehensively revised to fit together 
with the above section in a Department of Social Sciences.

Vacancies for several posts of lecturer and assistant lecturer are hereby 
announced. In the first year, the successful candidates will be expected to 
contribute to teaching on a range of introductory modules in Political 
Science/Public Administration and/or Sociology. There will also be a course 
on study skills.

Candidates who apply should submit the following documentation:
§      Proper degrees (preferably at least an MA) in the relevant field

§      Academic Publications (preferably in foreign academic journals)
§      Teaching experience
§      English Language skills
§      Proposed syllabus and reading list for the course/s they wish to teach, 
specifying area (module) and contact hours per week (See further particulars.)
§      Reasons for applying
§      Resume of current and future research plans

The selection procedure will be carried out according to the Interim 
Statute of the University of Prishtina. Starting salary will be according 
to experience and the existing salary structure of the University.

All applicants are asked to submit their applications via E-mail to the 
following addresses: dia_unikos at yahoo.se (please note the underline after 
‘dia’) and/or rektorati at uni-pr.edu or in a hard copy with floppy disk 
enclosed to the Rectorate of the University of Prishtina. The closing date 
for applications is September 15, 2001.

Further particulars

The Department's aim is to provide high quality teaching so that its 
students obtain a deep understanding of the relevant field and a range of 
distinctive skills. One of the Department’s main objectives is to provide a 
friendly and supportive environment for both undergraduate and postgraduate 
students. The Department is characterised overall by a pluralistic approach 
to questions of theory and methods, and a balance of age, experience and 
interest.

Main duties

The post holders will become responsible for the following areas of activity:

Teaching:
·      Teaching on the Department’s undergraduate degrees
·      Any other teaching duties as specified

Research:
·      Development of a personal research programme
·      Development of relevant research links with external institutions

Administration:
·      Participation in meetings of the Faculty Council
·      Any other areas of administration as specified

End results:
The post holders are expected:
·      To provide high quality teaching and show innovation in the design and 
delivery of new courses

Modules:

Political Science/Public Administration:
·      Statistics
·      Introduction to Political Science
·      Models of Democracy
·      History of Political Thought
·      Introduction to Public Administration

Sociology:
·      Statistics
·      Introduction to Sociology
·      History of Sociology
·      Socialisation Theories
·      Sociological Theory part I

Modules common to both sections:
·      Study skills/academic writing
·      English for Academic Purposes
·      Fundamentals and Methods of Scientific Research
·      Elective modules on topics such as: Culture in Society and Politics; 
Conflict and Conflict Resolution; Human Rights; Environmental Studies

Each module comprises four contact hours per week except the first  two 
hrs. Over the following two years, teaching in other modules will become 
possible.




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