Lecturer in Global Law
Are you passionate about academic teaching and do you want to be part of a ground-breaking education programme? If so, we warmly invite you to become part of the Department of Public Law & Governance (PLG).
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic lecturer who would like to contribute to our international English-taught programmes within PLG, notably the Global Law bachelor. PLG is a dynamic and internationally oriented department that provides teaching in the Dutch-language degree programmes in Law and Public Administration, as well as in the English-taught bachelor programmes in Global Law and Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the master programmes in Public Governance and International and European Law.
We offer an inspiring work environment in which collaboration, international exchange, and academic curiosity are at the heart of what we do.
Your position
As a lecturer, you may be involved in several degree programmes within the Department of Public Law & Governance (PLG), including the bachelor's programmes in Global Law and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Primarily, however, you will deliver engaging lectures and tutorials, develop and assess assignments and examinations in courses throughout the Global Law programme, particularly in the areas of legal theory, legal history and international law. In addition, you will supervise students in their academic development and contribute to a stimulating learning environment. A broad ability and willingness to teach across a range of courses within the public-law related aspects of Global Law is appreciated.
Within PLG, you will work closely with course coordinators and fellow lecturers in a collegial and international environment where teamwork and the exchange of ideas are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to contribute within a team to the further development of the curriculum.
You will also have the opportunity to apply your talents and interests more broadly within the department, for example by organising academic and public engagement activities or by contributing to innovative educational initiatives.
Requirements
Tilburg University is interested in how you can contribute to our teaching and societal impact, and to the team that you will become part of. We therefore aim to gain as complete a picture as possible of your knowledge, expertise, skills, and personal qualities. Below are the qualifications we consider important for this position.
- You hold at least an LL.M. and have some engagement with comparative, transnational or global law during your studies
- You have an interest in and affinity for teaching. Demonstrable experience in teaching in higher education and/or at a university is an advantage.
- You have an excellent command of English (C2 level). The ability to communicate in Dutch is a plus.
- You are versatile, flexible, and able to adapt quickly when circumstances require.
- You work well as part of a team and have a collaborative, collegial approach.
To maintain a vibrant and engaged university community, it is important that we meet each other regularly and foster strong connections within our teams. Therefore, our starting point is that all employees carry out their work in the Netherlands and that teaching is delivered in person.
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: 6 years.
Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:
- Employment of 0,8-1,0 fte (32-40 hours per week).
- Salary between €3546 and €5538, - gross per month for full-time employment (UFO-profile docent 4, salary scale 10). Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
- This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 72 months.
- Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
- Hybrid working with home working allowance (€2 p/day) and internet allowance (€25 p/month).
- Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
- Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
- Moving allowance (subject to conditions).
- 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
- Pension through ABP.
- Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
- Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
- A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.
For more information, please see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities.
Employer
Tilburg University
Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.
We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.
About Tilburg Law School
Since its founding in 1963, Tilburg Law School has become one of the leading law schools in Europe. Through top research and the provision of high-quality university education, the School contributes to society. Tilburg Law School is organized into five Departments: Public Law and Governance; Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, Markets and Society; Private, Business and Labour Law; the Fiscal Institute Tilburg; and Criminal Law. The mission of the School is to understand and improve the role of law and public administration in addressing the social problems of today and tomorrow. Through research and education, our scholars contribute to that mission.
More than 4,000 students pursue a Bachelor's, pre-Master's or Master's degree at Tilburg Law School. Through this education, we train students in law, public administration, and data science. The Tilburg Educational Profile (TEP) is unique in the Netherlands. Central to it are three core concepts: knowledge, skills, and character. A university education provides students with the latest substantive knowledge and trains them to be critical thinkers and resilient professionals. In addition, the School is committed to innovative educational concepts and, partly in response to the coronavirus crisis, has invested heavily in the quality of online education and in innovative didactic tools to make and keep students inquisitive.
Tilburg Law School's research is highly regarded nationally and internationally. The Tilburg Law School Departments work closely together in their research in four signature research programs: 1) Global Law and Governance; 2) Crime, Criminal Justice and Vulnerability; 3) Connecting Responsible Organizations; and 4) Regulating Socio-Technical Change.
About the Department of Public Law and Governance (PLG)
PLG is a unique collaboration of researchers in the fields of International Law, European law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Public Administration, Legal Philosophy, Political Science, Legal History, and Jurisprudence. Collaboration within the Department is very much inspired by joint research interests.
Additional information
Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Prof. Morag Goodwin at m.e.a.goodwin@tilburguniversity.edu.
Working at Tilburg University
At Tilburg University, we seek to study and understand society and in this way we contribute to solving complex societal issues. Our core values are: curious, Caring, Connected, and Courageous.
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