Part time academic position - Faculty of Law, Political Science and Criminology - Field: Crimin[...]

Karlstad University; Luik; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

An academic institution is seeking a part-time (50%) academic position in Criminal Law and Procedure within the Department of Law. This position involves teaching courses for law and criminology students, overseeing theses, and conducting research. Candidates must hold a doctorate in legal sciences and possess excellent French and English language skills. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, with the possibility of permanent appointment after evaluation.

Prestations

Financial contribution to private relocation expenses

Meal vouchers

Full refund of public transport costs

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate in legal sciences (at the latest at the time of appointment).
• Excellent scientific record and research experience in criminal law.
• Experience seeking research funding is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Carry out scientific research activities in criminal law and procedure.
• Contribute to supervising theses and dissertations.
• Join departmental activities and tasks.

Connaissances

Excellent command of French (level C1)

Very good command of scientific English

Demonstrate team spirit

Teaching experience

Formation

Doctorate in legal sciences

Description du poste

Job description

A part-time (50%) indivisible academic position in the field of “Criminal Law and Procedure” within the Department of Law. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community.

Teaching activities

• From the academic year 2026-2027, the position will include the following courses:
• DROI2207-1 – Special criminal law, 45 hours per year, compulsory course for bachelor of law students in block 2 and elective course for master’s students in criminology (around 270 students)
• DROIXXXX – Criminal economic and social law (replacing DROI0091-1 Criminal business law), 30 hours per year, elective course for master’s students in law (around 25 students)
• DROIXXXX – A new course to be offered in the field of criminal law, between 24 and 30 hours a year, elective/compulsory course for master’s students in law (unlike the two courses mentioned above, this course will not be offered until 2027-2028).

Research activities

• The post-holder will carry out scientific research activities in the field of criminal law and procedure. They will be asked to develop a research project in a specific field of special criminal law.

Services to the community

• In line with the scale of his workload, the successful candidate will join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Law, Criminal Science and Criminology. Being part of the academic staff of the Department, the Faculty and the University of Liège, he or she is expected to contribute to the life of the Faculty and to participate in its various activities and tasks. In particular, he or she will be expected to actively contribute to supervising theses, dissertations and, if necessary, practical work and internships, as well as to carry out ongoing monitoring as promotor and reader.

Qualifications required / profile

• Hold a doctorate in legal sciences (at the latest at the time of appointment).
• Have an excellent scientific record. Research experience in criminal law relating to the post (drafting collective works or research reports, organisation of scientific conferences, participation in research networks, etc.) is an asset.
• Teaching experience is an asset.
• Excellent command of French (level C1).
• Very good command of scientific English. At least passive command of Dutch would be an asset.
• Experience of working abroad (for example a long- or medium-term research residency during or after the PhD) is an asset.
• Experience seeking research funding is also an asset.
• Demonstrate team spirit and enjoy working in a team.

Selection procedure

• There are several stages to the recruitment process.
• The Selection Committee shortlists applicants on the basis of their application.
• The Committee interviews shortlisted applicants in a format to be decided on by the Selection Committee.
• The Committee’s conclusions are submitted to various Faculty and University bodies for a decision.
• Our institutional policy is based on diversity and equal opportunity. We select candidates based on their qualities and regardless of their age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.
• Curriculum vitae (download template HERE)
• Copies of diplomas and certificates.
• Research appendix: a report on prior and ongoing research as well as a research project which is proportionate to the course-load (maximum 3 pages).
• Teaching appendix: a teaching plan (maximum 3 pages) describing how the candidate intends to pass on his/her expertise and academic experience broken down into the different courses covered by the post.
• Complete list of publications (in ORBi format for applicants from within ULiège), highlighting the five publications which the applicant considers most significant to the subject area.

These documents must be uploaded in PDF format to the online application platform (see link in the "APPLICATIONS" section).

Conditions of employment

The position is awarded either for a fixed term of four years, or, in certain exceptional circumstances, immediately on a permanent basis.

If a fixed term contract is awarded, an evaluation will be carried out at the end of the third year.

• If the evaluation is negative, the person’s appointment will end after the fourth year.
• If the evaluation is positive, the person will be appointed permanently.

Information

Information about the post may be obtained from Mr Marc Bourgeois, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Political Science and Criminology – [e-mail]

Remuneration

Basic appointments are made at the grade of lecturer.

The gross monthly salary at the start of the scale (on a full-time basis) is currently €5,992.58, to which is added an end of year allowance (in December) and a holiday allowance (in June).

In exception circumstances, the Faculty may submit a substantiated application to obtain a higher grade in the salary scale (length-of-service bonus).

The career of full-time teaching staff includes the grades of lecturer, professor, and full professor. Career development (after the recruitment grade) is possible through the promotions’ procedure, the terms and conditions of which are defined by the Board of Directors.

Please contact the Human Resources department for further information on careers, salary scales, and the terms and conditions of their application: Ms Valérie Melotte – [e-mail]

• “Statutory” position which can lead to a public sector pension if the appointment is permanent.
• Financial contribution to private relocation expenses.
• Possibility of assistance with access to the labour market for partners.
• University of Liège professional relocation allowance of €2,500 for a full-time position.
• Initial and ongoing teaching training provided by the Institut de Formation et de Recherche en Enseignement (IFRES).
• Wide range of training courses available.
• Welcome seminar and introduction to the bodies and operations of the Université of Liège (two-and-a-half days in September.
• Meal vouchers with a face value of €5 per working day.
• Full refund of public transport costs between the home and the workplace.
• Flat-rate payment for travel by bicycle.
• Call for proposals for the allocation of teaching and research credits.
• Help with setting up research projects.
• Preferential rate for registration for a ULiège course, also applicable to children.
• Possibility of preferential conditions for taking out private insurance.
• Preferential rates and reductions in a wide range of fields - shops, leisure, culture, training, sport, etc. (Benefits at Work).

Job details

Title: Part time academic position - Faculty of Law, Political Science and Criminology - Field: Criminal Law and Procedure

Published: 2025-12-19

Closing on: 2026-01-31 (Europe/Brussels)