Assistant Professor International and Transnational Criminal Law

University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 8%

Year-end bonus 8.3%

Pension ABP

Job summary

University of Amsterdam invites applications for an assistant professor in international and transnational criminal law with a focus on European and cross-border aspects. The role centers on teaching, course coordination in the LLM program, and supervising theses, while pursuing research and scholarly publications.

The position includes responsibilities across teaching, research, and administrative duties, with potential Dutch teaching in the future.

Qualifications

• PhD in international, European or transnational criminal law or related field.
• Proven ability as an innovative researcher with potential to secure external funding.
• Evidence of teaching skills with positive evaluations.
• Experience in developing and delivering activating university education.
• Strong organizational skills and team-orientated.
• Willingness to obtain Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO).
• Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency is an asset.
• Willingness to learn Dutch if not proficient.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop education in international and transnational criminal law; conduct research; fulfil administrative tasks.
• Coordinate courses in the LLM program and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Supervise LLM theses and possibly teach Dutch criminal law courses in the future.
• Publish high-quality research and mentor PhD candidates.
• Contribute to the section and faculty administration as needed.

Skills

Teaching skills

Research ability

Organization

Team player

Proactive

English fluency

Dutch language willingness

External funding ability

Education

PhD in international, European or transnational criminal law

Job description

Are you a dedicated international criminal law specialist with a passion for both teaching and research?

Working at the UvA

Join our team!

The Amsterdam Law School of the University of Amsterdam is looking for an innovative, creative and inspiring assistant professor in the field of international criminal law, with a specific focus on European and transnational criminal law. The starting date is ideally (no later than) 1 January 2027.

• A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week.
• 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.
• Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.
• Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.
• Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events.

All About This Vacancy

What are you going to do?

Your core tasks in this position are to teach and develop education in the field of international and transnational criminal law, to conduct research and to fulfil administrative tasks. We are particularly looking for someone with expertise in European criminal law and/or transnational criminal law.

As assistant professor, you will have a key role in the LLM master program in International and Transnational Criminal Law. You will be tasked with coordinating courses in our program as well as delivering lectures and seminars. Moreover, you will supervise LLM theses within the realm of international and transnational criminal law. In the future, you may also be asked to teach criminal law courses in Dutch. Beyond teaching responsibilities, you will fulfil administrative and organizational tasks in the section and, in the future, also the faculty. Furthermore, you'll conduct and publish high-quality research in the field of international and transnational criminal law, contributing valuable insights to the academic community. Looking ahead, you'll play a vital role in mentoring and supporting young researchers and PhD candidates, ensuring their growth and success in the field. Join us in shaping the future of international criminal law and making a lasting impact on legal scholarship.

What do we require?

For this position of assistant professor, we are looking for an international/transnational criminal lawyer with, preferably, several years of relevant experience and who fits the following profile:

• You have a PhD in the field of international, European or transnational criminal law -or adjacent fields of law;
• You are a creative and innovative researcher in the field of international and/or transnational criminal law, and you have the potential to successfully apply for external funding;
• You have the potential to publish in international (peer reviewed) journals;
• You gave demonstrable teaching skills, as evidenced by positive teaching evaluations;
• You have demonstrable experience in developing and delivering innovative activating university education;
• If you have broad didactic knowledge and skills and experience with an educational organization, this is an asset;
• You have the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or you are willing to obtain this qualification;
• You have strong organizational skills and you are a team player;
• You are proactive, flexible and results-oriented;
• You can express yourself both written and verbally fluently in English;
• If you can express yourself both written and verbally fluently in Dutch, this is an asset;
• For non-Dutch speaking candidates, you demonstrate commitment to learning Dutch.

What We Offer

We offer you a position as an assistant professor (UD-2) within the Criminal Law Section at the UvA. A varied and challenging job in an ambitious organisation. The candidate will be offered an assistant professor position for the duration of 18 months, with a view to permanent employment.

The salary amounts to a minimum of € 4,492 and a maximum of € 6,148 gross per month (salary scale 11,CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) based on full-time employment (38 hours). The UvA also offers extensive secondary employment benefits, including 8% vacation pay and 8.3% year-end bonus. The CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten applies.

Your place at the UvA

About Us

The Criminal Law Section is part of the Public Law Department and provides education and research in the field of national and international criminal law. The research profile of the members of the section is national, international, comparative and interdisciplinary in nature. Members of the section teach in the bachelor's program Dutch Law, in the master's program Public Law, track Criminal Law, in the master's program International and Transnational Criminal Law, and in criminal law courses in the English language bachelor programs of Amsterdam University College (AUC) and Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE). The research of the members of the criminal law section is part of the Amsterdam Center for Criminal Justice (ACCJ) and in case of ICL research also of the Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL).

About The Amsterdam Law School

Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

For questions about the position or the department, please contact during office hours:

Marieke de Hoon, [e-mail]

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.