Symposium
European Political Science (2006) 5, 271–279. doi:10.1057/palgrave.eps.2210091
making a political science career in an internationalised environment: a perspective from the netherlands
Karen Andersona, Markus Haverlandb and Andreas Nölkec
- aDepartment of Political Science, Radboud University (Nijmegen), The Netherlands. Corresponding author: K.Anderson@fm.ru.nl
- bDepartment of Public Administration, Leiden University
- cDepartment of Political Science, Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam)
Abstract
This article analyses the recruitment criteria, career patterns and social hierarchies of Dutch political science. Dutch political science is highly internationalised and outward-looking. About one-fifth to one-third of most departments is non-Dutch and English language courses are common. Two MA programmes are offered solely in English, and Dutch political science was among the first comprehensively to introduce the BA/MA system. Research is also internationally oriented. Promotion is increasingly based on merit although there are few women in the higher ranks. Working conditions are generally fine and young scholars enjoy a relatively high level of autonomy and reasonable rates of pay. The major hurdle is achieving a permanent position.
Keywords:
internationalisation, recruitment, career development, women, working conditions, hierarchy
