EU Project: “Preparatory phase for the establishment of a College of Europe campus in Tirana (Albania)” – Contract number: IPA 2023 444/251
Job Vacancy – Academic Assistants in the European Transformation and Integration Studies Department at the College of Europe in Tirana (Albania).
The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of Academic Assistant (100% FTE) at the newly established European Transformation and Integration Studies Department (ETI) - two Academic Assistants will join the academic team – at the College of Europe in Tirana (Albania) for the academic year 2024-2025, starting from mid-August 2024 (at the latest). The successful candidates will be hired and contribute to the execution of the EU funded Project: “Implementation phase for the establishment of a College of Europe campus in Tirana (Albania)”, IPA 2024 455-237.
About the College: Welcome to the laboratory of the European integration
The College of Europe, with its Bruges campus established in 1949 and its Natolin campus established in 1992, is the oldest postgraduate institute of European studies. Currently, the College of Europe hosts approximately 340 students in Bruges and 120 students in Natolin. Students come from approximately 50 nationalities every year and follow advanced Master’s programmes of 10-month duration in a residential format (“studying and living Europe together”). Starting in September 2024, a new study department "Master of Arts in European Transformation and Integration – The EU and South-eastern Europe” (ETI) – at the recently established Albanian branch (“Tirana campus”) of the Belgian foundation of the College of Europe – will enrol over 30 students in its first cohort and grow in numbers over time. The ETI programme provides a unique academic offer, combining EU affairs with region-specific elements of Southeastern Europe – while upholding the high academic standards of the College of Europe. Responding to the emerging challenges and equipping students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for their future careers, the programme will provide a distinguished educational framework for students from the Western Balkans, the European Union and beyond.
ETI Academic Assistant
We are looking for recent graduates, preferably with some familiarity with the College of Europe, and with:
- a Master's degree in political science, European studies, international relations, law, history, or economics with an excellent average grade (at least 15 out of 20 or equivalent),
- a very good knowledge of EU institutions and EU enlargement policy, and preferably also a proven interest in Southeast Europe region,
- a very good written and oral command of English and French,
- an experience of studying and/or working in an international environment,
- an interest in teaching and research,
- an ability to work as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment,
- very good organisational and problem-solving skills,
- a high measure of flexibility (working hours may include evenings or weekends).
The role
In this role, you will be working with distinguished academics and high-level professionals, and with students from diverse backgrounds. Your tasks will include:
- assisting the professors in their teaching activities (organisational back-up),
- acting as a liaison between professors and students,
- providing academic support to students (e.g. giving tutorials, providing academic advice to students),
- working in a small team with the other Academic Assistant and Resident Professors,
- contributing to the Department’s administration (e.g. organisation of the study trip, guest lectures, conferences; exam supervision; selection of prospective students),
- supporting and participating in extracurricular activities,
- conducting own academic research.
The College offers:
- an excellent academic setting at the College of Europe in Tirana,
- a pleasant and stimulating international working environment,
- one-year, renewable, contract under Albanian law with a competitive renumeration and benefits,
- an invaluable opportunity to become a part of the College of Europe’s historic arrival in the Western Balkans.
Applications, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a letter of motivation, should be submitted by e-mail to (info.hr.al@coleurope.eu). Please include “Academic Assistant – ETI” in the subject of your e-mail.
The application deadline is 5 June 2024 (17:00 AM CET).
Preselected candidates will be invited for an interview in June. Please note that we will contact only shortlisted candidates. Should you require any further information on the position of Academic Assistant, please contact Mr. Frederik Mesdag, Director of the Academic Administration Office, College of Europe, Bruges (frederik.mesdag@coleurope.eu), for information regarding renumeration and conditions, please contact (info.hr.al@coleurope.eu).
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The College of Europe is committed to equal treatment and opportunity. It aims to reflect the diversity of our society and to offer an inclusive work and study environment for all members of its community. Consistent with these goals, the Tirana campus has a zero tolerance policy for any acts against the dignity and integrity of individuals, whether in the form of discrimination, bullying, harassment, stalking, violence, or sexual misconduct.
Candidates are therefore recruited and selected on the basis of skills and experience, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, class and background, political belief, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, culture, or any other grounds.