Lecturer International Law

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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.

Faculty of Law
Solliciteer uiterlijk: 31 July 2026 23:59 Dutch local time
1 fte
€3.546 - €4.728

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.
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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.

De Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid is een breed georiënteerde faculteit. Onze gemeenschap kenmerkt zich door een open en informeel karakter en bestaat uit circa 4.500 studenten en 400 medewerkers. We hechten waarde aan een omgeving waar academische traditie en vernieuwing hand in hand gaan en goed aansluit bij (inter-)nationale, maatschappelijke vraagstukken. Ons onderzoek en onderwijs is grensverleggend, met bijzondere aandacht voor actuele thema’s zoals duurzaamheid en energie, technologische ontwikkelingen als AI en de democratische rechtsstaat. We leiden juristen op die breed georiënteerd zijn, kritisch denken en hun weg weten te vinden in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontwikkeling staat hierbij centraal, voor zowel studenten als medewerkers. We zoeken actief de verbinding, zowel tussen rechtsgebieden en disciplines als met partners binnen en buiten de wetenschap. Wil je meer weten over de Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid? Kijk dan op 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.

Application procedure

Step 1: Jouw sollicitatie

Nadat je jouw sollicitatie hebt ingediend, ontvang je een bevestiging per mail.

Step 2: Selectie

De selectiecommissie beoordeelt je sollicitatie en laat je zo spoedig mogelijk weten of je wordt uitgenodigd voor een gesprek.

Step 3: Eerste gesprek

We leren elkaar graag beter kennen tijdens een eerste gesprek, dat zowel online als op locatie kan plaatsvinden.

Step 4: Tweede gesprek en mogelijk assessment of gastcollege

Mogelijk plannen we nog een tweede gesprek met je in. Dit gesprek kan, afhankelijk van de functie, worden aangevuld met een assessment of gastcollege.

Step 5: Het arbeidsvoorwaardengesprek

Na een positief gesprek, nemen we samen de arbeidsvoorwaarden door. Als alles rond is, heten we je van harte welkom bij de Rijksuniversiteit 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.

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Do you have any questions or need more information?

Information about applying

When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.

The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP Application Code.

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