Lecturer International Law
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The Department of Transboundary Legal Studies (TLS) of the Faculty of Law of the University of Groningen (UG) is looking to hire the equivalent of 1.0 fte temporary Lecturer(s) (‘Docenten’) to reinforce our lecturers team in contributing mainly to the teaching programmes in the LLB on International and European Law and potentially also in the LLMs on Public International Law, and International Human Rights Law.
These appointments are teaching-only positions that are strictly temporary. You are expected to teach in the academic year 2026-27. The selected candidate(s), will be expected to start teaching as early as September 2026 or soon thereafter.
Lecturer International Law
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What are you going to do?
- You will be teaching mainly in the LLB programmes on International and European Law and potentially in the LLM programmes on Public International Law, and International Human Rights Law,. The majority of the teaching will be in the LLB programme on International and European Law, and mostly in the format of seminars/tutorials on topics related to public international law. Subjects may include, Introduction to International and European Law, Public International Law, Research Seminar and Research Colloquium. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and performance, some teaching may include involvement in subjects of the LLM programmes.
- You will deliver the seminars/tutorials in line with the course guide and instructions of the course coordinators.
- You will guide students and provide feedback.
- You will grade and provide feedback on assignments, theses and/or exams.
- You will carry out any other tasks assigned by the course convenors and coordinate practical matters with them.
- You will be embedded in the Department of Transboundary Legal Studies (TLS) of the Faculty of Law of the University of Groningen (UG).
Who are you?
- You have a strong background in Public International Law, preferably holding a PhD (or near completion) in this or a related field.
- You have the appropriate skills and knowledge to teach in the field of Public International Law and to work with undergraduate and postgraduate law students.
- You are an inspired and engaging teacher.
- You have experience teaching or supervising students.
- You have an excellent command of spoken and written English.
- You are a team player with good communication skills.
- You have strong organisational skills, committed to delivering by the deadlines.
- You are able to work in an international, diverse environment.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 (schaal 10) up to a maximum of € 4.728 (schaal 10.7) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A temporary contract for 1.0 FTE for a period of one year.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
The Faculty of Law is a broad-based faculty. Our community is characterized by an open and informal atmosphere and consists of approximately 4,500 students and 400 staff. We foster an environment that combines academic tradition and innovation, in a way that addresses national and international societal issues. Our research and teaching are groundbreaking, with special attention paid to current themes such as sustainability and energy, technological developments including AI, and the democratic rule of law. We prepare legal professionals to adopt a broad perspective, think critically, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. We place a strong emphasis on the development of both students and staff. We actively seek connection across legal fields and disciplines, and with partners within and outside academia. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Law, visit rug.nl/rechten.
Department of Transboundary Legal Studies
In the department of TLS, the boundaries of and in law are investigated and explored, in research and by extension in education. In a highly technological and strongly internationalising society, many complex social issues transcend borders. This has an impact on the role of the law in the solution of these issues. Boundaries between traditional legal disciplines are broken to find appropriate outcomes. A one-dimensional approach to legal questions is often no longer possible. Law in the digital society, for example, is at the crossroads of public and private law, of international, European and national law, and requires knowledge of disciplines other than law alone. Technology law is a multi-dimensional discipline par excellence. In addition, new problems call for new solutions; this will often require cross-border law (international or European).
As of January 2018, based on a fascination with the boundaries of law, various fields of expertise within the Faculty of Law have been combined. The aim is to bring together experiences with the changing transboundary aspects of law and to reflect on them in research and education. This is not an end in itself, but a means to enrich the further development of the areas of expertise on the basis of shared insights.
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Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV.
- Cover letter.
Interviews will be held in Groningen and will be scheduled between 17 and 21 August 2026. A presentation may be part of the procedure.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Jeanne Mifsud Bonnici
Full Professor
g.p.mifsud.bonnici@rug.nl -
Questions about your application process?
Jeanne Mifsud Bonnici
Full Professor
g.p.mifsud.bonnici@rug.nl
Information about applying
When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.
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