The Department of International and European Law at the Utrecht University School of Law is looking for an Assistant Professor who will be involved in both Bachelor's and Master's programmes, in particular the new UU Master's programme Law & Sustainability. The lecturer will also supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses and may be assigned coordination and tutoring tasks. Although the emphasis will be on academic teaching, the position includes 0.3 FTE research.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge of environmental law with a particular focus on sustainability law at both EU and international level. Knowledge in environmental and/or sustainability matters, also from an economic or social perspective (at an EU and/or international level) is a plus.
In particular the following requirements apply:
- You have a PhD, preferably in one or more fields covered by the Master's programmes Law and Sustainability in Europe and Public International Law.
- You have experience and strong skills in academic teaching.
- Experience in developing and coordinating courses is an asset.
- You have an excellent command of written and spoken English. A working knowledge of Dutch is an asset. Non-Dutch speaking candidates should be prepared to acquire a good passive knowledge of the Dutch language.
- You have a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or are willing to acquire one soon.
- You are a team player and have strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining contact with colleagues and students in a diverse and international environment.
Offer
We offer a position (1.0 FTE) for a period of 18 months. In case of a good performance, permanent employment is one of the possibilities. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,821 and €5,230 (scale 11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). More information about working at Utrecht University can be found here.
About the organisation
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of law, economics and governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.
The School of Law has provided quality research and education for more than 350 years. Constant innovation has enabled the School to maintain its leading position. Top-ranking research is conducted in all important legal fields: private law, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law and international law. Researchers collaborate intensively with foreign partners, mainly from the angle of European and comparative law. The School of Law also conducts contract research and consultancy for other organisations. The extensive educational programme is based on academic research conducted within the faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Students are trained as highly qualified, internationally-oriented lawyers on the basis of modern didactical principles. The School of Law offers eight English-language Master’s programmes and contributes to the Transnational Law Programme, an English-language Bachelor’s programme. The Utrecht School of Law has launched the Netherlands’ most extensive international student exchange programme. In addition, training programmes for professionals are available.
You will be working at the Department International and European Law of the School of Law. The department International and European Law (IER) of the Utrecht School of Law is responsible for education and research in the fields of international public law, European law, social law, economic public law and human rights.
The Department of International and European Law participates in the multidisciplinary research programmes of Utrecht University and is involved in commissioned research and consultancy. The School of Law’s legal research has organised its research into five main research programmes:
- Utrecht Centre for Accountability and Liability Law (UCALL);
- Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement in Europe (RENFORCE);
- Utrecht Centre for European Research into Family Law (UCERF);
- Utrecht Centre for Water, Oceans and Sustainability Law (UCWOSL);
- Montaigne Centre for Rule of Law and Administration of Justice.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact:
Prof Seline Trevisanut (Programme Director Master's Law & Sustainability), via s.trevisanut@uu.nl .
Apply
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation via the ‘apply’ button below. The School of Law aspires to have a diverse body of staff (and students) and it strives to create and sustain a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. More information about the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy of the university can be found here .
Preferred starting date is no later than 1 September 2022.
Interviews will take place after 12 April 2022.
The application deadline is 18 March 2022.
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