Lecturer International Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €6,677.44 gross per month

Professional development

Accessible workspace in The Hague

End-of-year pay 8.3%

Job summary

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is seeking a lecturer for the European & International Law programme with a focus on teaching legal skills and commercial law, including EU Law and Public International Law. The ideal candidate will connect theory to practice and contribute to the development of students’ practical legal abilities.

The position requires a Master’s degree in law, a teaching qualification, and at least 3 years of experience in international law environments, with a

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in law.
• A legal practitioner with at least 3 years of experience in international organizations or law firms with a blend of EU and Public International Law experience.
• Holds, or would be willing to obtain, a teaching qualification (BDB).
• A residency permit that allows full-time work in the Netherlands.
• Experience working successfully as a team player in a large, multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Teach EU Law and Public International Law in lectures and workshops.
• Develop students' foundational legal skills from analysis to advising and contract drafting.
• Tutor and supervise students at different levels to build foundational skills.
• Connect theory to practice by relating legal concepts to digitalisation, AI, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Team player

Residency permit

Education

Master’s degree in law

Teaching qualification (BDB)

Job description

Working at THUAS has it!

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.

We are looking for a lecturer in the European & International Law programme with a focus on teaching legal skills and commercial law. EU Law and Public International Law. Whilst not necessary, we would also valuecandidates withsome knowledge of (International) Criminal Law.

You will have the opportunity from the beginning to build students’ foundational skills, from legal analysis to advising clients,contract drafting and identifying and managing legal and commercial risks.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can connect these areas to the latest developments in digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, and who can help students understand their practical impact on legal practice and business. You will have the opportunity from the beginning to teach fundamentals and advanced knowledge of EU Law and Public International Law, and (if within your expertise) (International) Criminal Law in lectures and workshops. Additionally, you will be tutoring and supervising students on different levels to build their foundational skills, from legal analysis to advising and representing clients, and identifying and managing legal risks.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can impart theoretical knowledge;demonstrate experienceofapplying the knowledge in practice; andwho can connect the two in their teaching.

What do we expect from you?

WWhen reading through your resume and cover letter, we would like to see that you have:

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A master’s degree in law .
• A legal practitioner, with atAt Least 3 years of experience in international organizations or law firms with a blend of EU and Public International Law experience. As mentioned above, experience of (International) Criminal law is not a prerequisite but would be an advantage in business law, preferably gained in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• 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.

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 1 Januar 2027 (half year or year contract);
• A salary between € 4.632,17 en maximaal € 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;

Read more about our attractiveworking conditions on terms of employment

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 organisation 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.

>> Read more about our story and our core values here: Our story THUAS as an inclusive campus The Hague University inclusive