Docent Global Law

Tilburg University; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Home working allowance

Internet allowance

Pension through ABP

Vacation leave

Job summary

Tilburg University invites applications for a Lecturer position in Global Law within the Department of Public Law & Governance (PLG). You will deliver lectures, tutorials, and assessments for English-taught Global Law courses, supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development in a dynamic, international environment.

The role emphasizes teaching across Global Law programs, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in innovative educational initiatives; start date is 1 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Hold at least an LL.M. and engage with comparative, transnational or global law during studies.
• Interest in and affinity for teaching; experience in higher education is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English (C2); ability to communicate in Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures and tutorials in Global Law.
• Develop and assess assignments and examinations across Global Law courses.
• Supervise students and contribute to a stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with course coordinators in an international setting.

Skills

Teaching experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

LL.M. degree

Job description

Docent Global Law (24424)

Contract size: 0-8 fte/ 1,0 fte (32 - 40 hours per week)

Intended start date: 1st January 2027

Are you passionate about academic teaching and do you want to be part of a ground-breaking education programme? If so, we warmly invite you to become part of the Department of Public Law & Governance (PLG).

We are looking for an enthusiastic lecturer who would like to contribute to our international English-taught programmes within PLG, notably the Global Law bachelor. PLG is a dynamic and internationally oriented department that provides teaching in the Dutch-language degree programmes in Law and Public Administration, as well as in the English-taught bachelor programmes in Global Law and Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the master programmes in Public Governance and International and European Law.

We offer an inspiring work environment in which collaboration, international exchange, and academic curiosity are at the heart of what we do.

Your position

As a lecturer, you may be involved in several degree programmes within the Department of Public Law & Governance (PLG), including the bachelor's programmes in Global Law and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Primarily, however, you will deliver engaging lectures and tutorials, develop and assess assignments and examinations in courses throughout the Global Law programme, particularly in the areas of legal theory, legal history and international law. In addition, you will supervise students in their academic development and contribute to a stimulating learning environment. A broad ability and willingness to teach across a range of courses within the public-law related aspects of Global Law is appreciated.

Within PLG, you will work closely with course coordinators and fellow lecturers in a collegial and international environment where teamwork and the exchange of ideas are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to contribute within a team to the further development of the curriculum.

You will also have the opportunity to apply your talents and interests more broadly within the department, for example by organising academic and public engagement activities or by contributing to innovative educational initiatives.

Your profile

Tilburg University is interested in how you can contribute to our teaching and societal impact, and to the team that you will become part of. We therefore aim to gain as complete a picture as possible of your knowledge, expertise, skills, and personal qualities. Below are the qualifications we consider important for this position.

• You hold at least an LL.M. and have some engagement with comparative, transnational or global law during your studies
• You have an interest in and affinity for teaching. Demonstrable experience in teaching in higher education and/or at a university is an advantage.
• You have an excellent command of English (C2 level). The ability to communicate in Dutch is a plus.
• You are versatile, flexible, and able to adapt quickly when circumstances require.
• You work well as part of a team and have a collaborative, collegial approach.

To maintain a vibrant and engaged university community, it is important that we meet each other regularly and foster strong connections within our teams. Therefore, our starting point is that all employees carry out their work in the Netherlands and that teaching is delivered in person.

Our offer

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• Employment of 0,8-1,0 fte (32-40 hours per week).
• Salary between €3546 and €5538, - gross per month for full-time employment (UFO-profile docent 4, salary scale 10). Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
• This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 72 months.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
• Hybrid working with home working allowance (€2 p/day) and internet allowance (€25 p/month).
• Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
• Moving allowance (subject to conditions).
• 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
• Pension through ABP.
• Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
• A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.

Deadline for application: 29th August 2026. Selection will take place on 2nd September 2026; first interviews on 7th September 2026 and second on 11th September 2026.

The selection committee consists of:

• Prof. dr. Morag Goodwin, Chair of Global Law and Development, Cluster manager
• Prof. dr. Phillip Paiement, Chair of Law and the Anthropocene, programme director LL.B. Global Law

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on 1st January 2027.

This vacancy has been published simultaneously internally and externally. In case of equal suitability, our preference is for an internal candidate.

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