Assistant Professor of Financial Law

Assistant Professor of Financial Law (0,8-1.0 fte)

The Department of Company Law and Financial Law, which is part of the Institute for Private Law, at Leiden University, is looking for a new colleague for the position of Assistant Professor of Financial Law. This position contributes to the Department’s ambition to further strengthen its education and research in this field.

This is what you will do

As an assistant professor you will:

• Teach, improve, and/or develop courses at bachelor and master level.
• Supervise bachelor and master theses.
• Serve as the academic coordinator of the advanced master in financial law.
• Build and expand your own line of research in the field of financial law.
• Participate in national and international academic research networks and publish in national and international scientific journals.
• Contribute where possible to the acquisition of research grants.

This is where you will work

The faculty
With over 6,500 students and 700 employees, the Faculty of Law is one of the largest faculties in the Netherlands, yet is characterised by its small scale despite its diversity. The faculty focuses on versatile education and research of a high standard, both nationally and internationally. Stimulating talent is a top priority for the faculty, which is housed in the beautifully restored Kamerlingh Onnes Building. Working for the Faculty of Law means working in an inspiring academic environment.

This is what you bring

• You hold a doctorate in financial law or in another relevant field of law or you are about to obtain that doctorate.
• You have publications in national and international scientific journals or demonstrable potential to realize them.
• You enjoy teaching, have experience with university teaching and are open to innovative and activating teaching methods.
• You have experience in coordinating teaching and/or a strong affinity for organizing in general and enhancing educational processes in particular.
• You are a team player and enjoy working with colleagues, who may be partly employed at other institutes and faculties.
• You have a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or are prepared to obtain this qualification within two years.
• You are proficient in Dutch and English (or willing to master a C1 level of fluency in Dutch within two years, supported by the Institute).

This is what we offer you
We strive to create a transparent, inclusive work environment together, in which everyone feels welcome and valued. Our organization is constantly evolving and your ideas for improvement and innovation will help us move forward. We would like to spend time with you on your personal development.

You can count on a fun socially relevant job within the world of education and research. The challenging and international working environment of the university is located a stone's throw from the lively city center of Leiden. We also pay attention - together with you - to health and vitality. From Healthy University we organize fun activities that contribute to this.

In addition, we offer you:

• An employment contract for the duration of one year with the prospect of permanent employment after a positive evaluation. The agreement falls under the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities;
• A salary of a minimum of € 4.537,- and a maximum of € 6.209,- gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (scale 11).
• Holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8.3%) and an attractive pension scheme with ABP;
• Flexible working hours: as standard, you have at least 29 vacation days with a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also build up additional leave by, for example, working full-time 40 hours per week and thus building up 96 additional leave hours or by handing in 96 leave hours and working a 36-hour working week;
• Wide choice of secondary employment conditions; for example, it is negotiable to opt for a sabbatical or paid parental leave. Within our choice model employment conditions, days off and/or salary can be used for, for example, a favorable sports subscription, bicycle arrangement and there are possibilities for childcare;
• If the work allows it, hybrid working within the Netherlands is possible;
• A home work allowance (daily and internet allowance) and attention to good workplaces, in addition you will receive a laptop and a mobile phone from the university at your disposal.

This is what we consider important
Fostering an inclusive community is central to the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University strives to be an inclusive community where all students and staff feel valued and respected and can develop to their full potential. Diversity of experiences and perspectives enriches our education and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research is inclusive.