Assistant Professor - Intelligence & Security Studies

Leiden University; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract under Dutch Universities CLA

Salary 4,925–6,682 EUR gross/month (38

End-of-year bonus (8.3%)

Job summary

Leiden University, housed within the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) in The Hague, invites applications for Assistant Professor specializing in Intelligence and Security.

The role requires demonstrated research expertise and a strong teaching background across the ISGA’s programmes, including Crisis and Security Management, Security Studies, and the Intelligence Studies minor. The successful candidate will shape research strategy and contribute to education renewal.

Qualifications

• PhD required in the broad fields of International Relations, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, Law or related teaching and research fields.
• Demonstrable research experience at the interface of Intelligence and Security Studies with related disciplines.
• Excellent publication record and research-led teaching experience.
• Ability to teach across security-related themes and programmes at ISGA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in Intelligence and Security Studies.
• Conduct independent research and publish in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to renewal and improvement of educational practices at Bachelor's and Master's level.
• Supervise theses and capstone projects and support grant acquisition.
• Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork and contribute to ISGA's research strategy.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Dutch language (asset)

Policy impact

UTQ requirement

Education

PhD in International Relations/History/Political Science/Public Administration/Psychology/Law

Job description

Leiden University, housed within the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) in The Hague, invites applications for Assistant Professor specializing in Intelligence and Security.

The role requires demonstrated research expertise and a strong teaching background across the ISGA’s programmes, including Crisis and Security Management, Security Studies, and the Intelligence Studies minor. The successful candidate will shape research strategy and contribute to education renewal.