Lecturer in the field of global challenges and international justice

Lecturer (docent) in the field of global challenges and international justice, with a focus on statehood and integration (0,5 fte).

LUC The Hague seeks to appoint a lecturer (docent) to join the LUC staff for teaching primarily in its International Justice major and the first-year programme. The starting date is December 2025.

What you will do

• Teach several courses, with an emphasis on the courses that are part of the ‘statehood and integration’ track of the International Justice major, and courses within the first-year Global Challenges programme.
• Potentially supervise B.A. theses as well as teach in the shared ‘International Justice/World Politics’ track.

The lecturer should show clear affinity with the ‘Global Challenges’ focus of our programme, which is also linked to the profile of The Hague as ‘International City of Peace and Justice’. They should have a degree reflecting academic knowledge in the domain of international justice, with a focus on ‘statehood and integration’ (constitutional law, EU law, foreign relations law, etc.). In addition, they should also have some experience with societal engagement in these domains. LUC The Hague is Leiden University’s international honours college, which champions small-scale intensive teaching. Hence, strong commitment to teaching excellence is essential.

• Teaching undergraduate students in our interdisciplinary honours programme as part of the compulsory first year programme as well as in the ‘statehood and integration’ track of the International Justice major, and potentially also the shared ‘International Justice/World Politics’ track.
• Potentially supervising B.A. theses in the abovementioned fields.

Where you will work

The mission of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA)? Contributing to society. The faculty does this through high-quality interdisciplinary education and (new) scientific knowledge. Whether it is terrorism, security, artificial intelligence or a governance solution to the housing crisis, contemporary issues are comprehensively addressed at FGGA.

In the heart of The Hague, where important decisions are made, students and professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills. There is much collaboration with academic and societal partners, which ensures that students leave university with a smile and one foot in the future, ready to make a substantial contribution to society. FGGA is one of the seven faculties of Leiden University. This young, entrepreneurial, innovative organisation has three scientific institutes, two centres, over 3,700 students and 425 staff members.

Leiden University College The Hague (LUC) is the international English-language Honours College of Leiden University. Talented and motivated students from all over the world come to The Hague especially to take part in the innovative Liberal Arts and Science programme that focuses on today's global challenges. For more than a decade, LUC can count on a spot in the Keuzegids Universiteiten as the best-rated University College in the Netherlands. The academic staff, with diverse backgrounds and disciplines, have a passion for teaching and education in which the student is central.

What you bring

• A master’s degree with very good results in a relevant area of studies related to international justice, with a focus on statehood and integration (constitutional law, EU law, foreign relations law, etc.);
• Affinity with global challenges and interdisciplinarity. Some experience with or interest in international relations is a plus;
• A passion for teaching in an international environment and demonstrated previous teaching experience;
• Excellent command of English;
• Excellent social skills and ability to work constructively in an international/intercultural team; committed to contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.

If you immediately recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!

What we offer

Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development.

You can count on an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located in the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University.

We also offer:

• A temporary employment contract for the duration of one year due to replacement. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities. After this a renewal might be possible but this depends on performance and funding;
• A salary of a minimum of € 3.378,- and a maximum of € 5.331,- (scale 10) gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week);
• A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP; Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;
• Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.
• Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription or bicycle scheme, and we also offer child-care options;
• If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands;
• A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop.

What we find important

Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research means inclusive education and research.

If you would like more information about what the job entails, please contact LUC’s Educational Director, Dr. Joris Larik via j.e.larik@luc.leidenuniv.nl

• We believe mobility is very important. That is why we are also publishing this vacancy internally. In case of equal suitability, we will give priority to the internal candidate.
• A pre-employment screening (references, diplomas, certificate of good conduct (VOG)) may be part of the selection procedure.