Lecturer EU Law – LAW Programme

Werken Bij Hogescholen; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

Professional development

Accessible workspace

Job summary

The Hague University of Applied Sciences is seeking a lecturer for the European & International Law programme with a focus on teaching EU law and legal skills. You will develop students' foundational knowledge in European law and guide them in applying it to real-world contexts, including regulatory changes and policy implications.

The successful candidate will bring 3+ years in EU law, be a team player in a diverse group, and ideally hold or pursue a teaching qualification (BDB).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in EU law, preferably in a law firm, EU affairs consultancy, think tank, etc.
• Willingness to obtain a teaching qualification (BDB).
• Experience working in a large, multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Teach EU law and related topics in the European & International Law programme.
• Connect EU law to the evolving EU digital regulation landscape for students.
• Develop students' practical legal skills like legislative monitoring and advising clients.

Skills

EU law experience

Teaching qualification

Team player

Job description

This is your opportunity to work in an ambitious LAW programme that educates students to become excellent and adaptable legal professionals. Do you embrace today’s and tomorrow’s legal challenges and opportunities and are you a team player? Then we are looking for you.

Working at THUAS has it!

Work at THUAS

We are looking for a lecturer in the European & International Law programme with a focus on teaching EU LAW and legal skills.

You will have the opportunity from the beginning to build students’ foundational knowledge in European law as well as skills, from legislative monitoring to advising clients on the legal and institutional implications of EU policy changes and managing relationships with EU institutions and key stakeholders.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can connect EU law to the rapidly evolving landscape of EU digital regulation and who can help students understand how these developments are reshaping public governance and policymaking.

What do we expect from you?

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A legal practitioner, with at least 3 years of experience in EU law, preferably gained in a law firm, EU affairs consultancy, think tank etc.;
• Holds, or would be willing to obtain, a teaching qualification (BDB);
• Experience of working successfully as a team player in a large, multicultural team;
• A residency permit that allows full‑time work in the Netherlands.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with current or recent experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Teaching or lecturing in EU law, EU institutions or European governance, including in lecture or seminar format
• Strong working knowledge of EU institutions, legislative procedures and the practicalities of EU public affairs
• The ability to teach not only substantive EU law but the professional skills that go with it: how to navigate EU processes, engage with institutions, how to build a public affairs strategy to make an impact in a European context.

This is what you can expect from us

We really want you to be successful and that you enjoy yourself at THUAS.That is why we offer you:

• An appointment of 1,0 fte FTE, 40 hours per week, in a temporary position from February 8, 2027 (year contract);
• A salary between € 4.632,17 and € 6.677, 44 gross per month (scale 11) for a full‑time work week;
• A guaranteed end‑of‑year pay of 8.3%;
• The space and resources for professional and personal development;
• An easily accessible workspace Holland Spoor.
• The choice between an NS Business card (2nd class) for your commutes or a kilometre‑based compensation.
• The employment conditions are in line with the Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education;

A safe, and professional working environment is imperative to The Hague University of Applied Sciences, both internally and externally. Therefore, for employees joining our organization, it is a standard requirement to provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). A VOG is a certificate, that can be requested by anyone residing in the Netherlands with a Citizen Service Number (BSN), confirming that there is no evidence of past behavior by the employee that might present obstacles to fulfilling their new role at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.

Do you want to know more about the Law Programme and the Faculty?

The International and European Law Bachelor Program of The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a 4‑year LL.B. program, aimed at training students in the fields of commercial law, public international law, human rights, European law, with a strong emphasis on practical legal skills and legal technology. Main focus of the programme in the coming years is to further develop as market‑oriented law programme. The Programme, which is licensed and accredited by the Dutch Government, is fast‑growing with currently around 1100 students and 50 faculty members of diverse international backgrounds.

What is it like to work at THUAS?

If you work at THUAS, you work at one of the most dynamic and open organisations in the City of Peace and Justice. Together with 2,500 colleagues, you help 26,000 students from over 120 countries to prepare for a promising future in a world that changes every day. We do this by growing and evolving along with the world and the wishes of our students. We work together intensively with colleagues, with students and in the professional field. Furthermore, we look ahead, we are critical, and we stand in the middle of society.

Diversity, inclusiveness and equality are at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the composition of the student and staff population to reflect the society in which we work, and we want to offer everyone equal opportunities. We realise that this requires constant attention. We invest in this ourselves, and we would like you to help us with this.

• The application deadline is November 18, 2026;
• The first round of interviews will take place on Tuesday, November 24th, 2026;
• The second round will be planned for November 26 or 27, 2026;
• As a part of the second interview, we require candidates to complete an assignment.

Do you want more information?

For in-depth information about this vacancy, please contact Lia Nijzink or Paul Vine, via e‑mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail] . Do you need more information on the application process? Please contact Soeline Straatman via [e-mail]