Clinical Teaching Fellow Amsterdam Law Clinics

Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Amsterdam

Do you like:

• a diverse job in an academic setting in which you will have impact on students with an innovative education programme
• working closely with students and NGOs aiming at defending fundamental rights?

Then, the function of Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Amsterdam is just the thing for you!

What are you going to do?

At the Amsterdam Law School, students are offered an Experiential Learning programme unique in the Netherlands. Each Master’s programme includes courses from the Amsterdam Law Practice (ALP), asking students to apply their knowledge of the law to real-world questions and reflect on this experience. The law clinics, known as the Amsterdam Law Clinics (ALC), comprise eight different thematic legal clinics, such as the Business & Human Rights Clinic and the Fair Trials Clinic. Students work on real cases for clients and participate in interactive workshops/seminars.

We are looking for a Clinical Teaching Fellow with experience in human rights and clinical and academic legal education. An ideal candidate is a law graduate with experience as a legal practitioner. The Clinical Teaching Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with legal practice and work in academia.

The Clinical Teaching Fellow is part of the Amsterdam Law Clinics team and will support the Director of the Amsterdam Law Clinics in teaching seminars and other related tasks. The specific tasks may change due to curriculum updates and project availability, but the main responsibilities include:

• supporting the director in planning seminars and developing the seminar curriculum;
• conducting part of the seminar curriculum, like lectures on legal writing and oral skills and rounds sessions;
• heading the Fair Trials Clinic
  • supervising students involved in monitoring criminal cases against human rights defenders and journalists in Türkiye;
• publishing law journal articles in relation to clinical education (with the Director);
• assisting in organizing events (e.g., expert meetings, roundtables, panel discussions);
• performing administrative tasks, including funding applications and external communications;
• working as part of a team.

What do you bring?

We seek someone passionate about education and law who wants to contribute to forming the next generation of lawyers. You have:

• a law degree with an outstanding record;
• at least three years of experience in legal practice or human rights work;
• strong organizational and communication skills;
• excellent command of English and Dutch, both verbal and written;
• a commitment to working intensively with students.

The following background and interests are encouraged and a plus:

• prior teaching experience;
• knowledge of and experience in the field of human rights;
• engagement with civil society.

What do we offer?

We offer an employment contract for one year, starting November 1st, 2024, ranging between 0.6 and 0.8 fte.

Your salary, depending on relevant experience at the start of the contract, ranges between €3,345 to €5,278 gross per month for a 38-hour work week. This excludes the 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. Partial remote work is optional.

About us

The University of Amsterdam, the largest university in the Netherlands, offers a broad spectrum of degree programmes. It's an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees, and 3,000 doctoral students committed to a culture of inquiry.

The Amsterdam Law Practice (ALP) is a unique experiential education programme for all master's students at the Faculty of Law. Reflection on one's experiences and professional identity development is central to the programme.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the position, please contact during office hours:

• Elena Deliran
• s.deliran@uva.nl
• T: 06-39359561

Job application

If you feel the profile fits you and are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. Applications are accepted until October 3rd, 2024.

Individual interviews will take place in the week of October 14th, 2024. A second interview may be part of the recruitment process.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value inquiry and perseverance, provide space to keep asking questions, and promote curiosity and creativity.