International Legal Jobs: Assistant Professor in Public International Law- University of Leiden

International Legal Jobs: Assistant Professor in Public International Law- University of Leiden

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies has a vacancy for an:

Assistant Professor in Public International Law (1 fte)

Key responsibilities

• To develop and deliver core courses in the Bachelor and Regular LLM programmes in public international law in Dutch and English;
• To coordinate and lead teaching activities in cooperation with other lecturers;
• To conduct high-level research in public international law and sustain a strong publication record;
• To develop and lead core activities of the Centre and to seek, obtain and manage research funding or other funding;
• To assist in a collegial way in any other research or teaching-related work of the Centre;
• To offer specialized seminars and grade assignments and exams, alone or in cooperation with other lecturers;

Your profile

• Excellent command of Dutch and English;
• PhD-degree and excellent track record in research in general public international law, as evidenced by publications in leading international journals;
• Demonstrated teaching experience in public international law, supported by positive teaching evaluations;
• A high sense of initiative, leadership qualities and proven ability to seek and obtain research funding;
• Strong dedication and commitment to the goals and objectives of the Centre;
• An ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially in a team.

Leiden Law School

With over 6500 students and 650 members of staff, Leiden Law School is one of the largest faculties in The Netherlands. Yet, in all its diversity, it is still known for its ability to provide education on a small scale. The Faculty focuses on multi-faceted and high-level teaching and research, both nationally and internationally. It does so by working with talented people, and stimulating and supporting them in their professional and personal ambitions. The Faculty is housed in the beautifully restored Kamerlingh Onnes Building on the Steenschuur in Leiden. Working for the Leiden Law School means working in an inspiring scientific environment.

Candidates will be appointed as Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent (UD)) initially for a period of one year. After a positive evaluation the position will become permanent. Salary will be dependent on the experience of the candidate and in accordance with scale 11 of the Collective Agreement of Dutch Universities (€ 3.974 – € 5.439 gross per month).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses, we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.

You will be eligible to submit a proposal for a Starting grant of € 240.000.

The principal place of work is Leiden.

The intended starting date is 1 October 2023.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.

Information

Information on Leiden University employment conditions: www.medewerkers.leidenuniv.nl.

Enquires specific to this opportunity can be made to Prof.dr. Eric De Brabandere at volkenrecht@law.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications

Please submit your online application no later than 1 August 2023 via the blue button of our application system. Applicants should submit a letter of interest in Dutch and a full CV in English or Dutch. Applicants should also provide the names of two people who may be contacted to provide a reference on their behalf. The references will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant.

The selection procedure will take place in August 2023.

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