Tutor for the Bachelor Security Studies

Leiden University via AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden University is looking for tutors for the BaSS program within the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA). You will teach workgroups, collaborate with course lecturers, and help students develop academic and professional skills.

Responsibilities include grading, providing feedback, attending lectures, and participating in tutor trainings. The role suits early career candidates with a Master’s degree and interest in security studies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Recent graduate or 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety and/or security issues.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and guiding students.
• Ability to work well in an international team and show initiative.
• Excellent command of English; willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of and teach workgroups with students.
• Assessments and feedback for students.
• Monitor progress and facilitate advancement of students.
• Attend lectures and tutor trainings/meetings.
• Be an active member of ISGA.

Skills

Teaching abilities

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Didactic skills

Initiative

Willingness to Dutch proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Organisation/Company Leiden University Research Field Criminology Political sciences » Governance Political sciences » Policy studies Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is looking for a new tutor. What you will do Tutors are (junior) academic teachers who are responsible for teaching workgroups across the BSc Security Studies (BaSS). Tutors primarily teach workgroups in which students work on their academic and professional skills using content from the lectures, and learn to apply relevant theories and practices. Collaborating with the course lecturers, tutors develop workgroups, teach in small groups, provide input on assessment methods and rubrics, and grade assignments and exams. As such, tutors are tasked with helping students develop the following skills and knowledge:

• Academic skills: critical thinking, writing, communication, general research and interdisciplinary skills;
• Professional skills: teamwork, intercultural skills, organisational and leadership skills, and reflection & lifelong learning skills;
• Topical knowledge: theory and practice from relevant disciplines, research methods.

Tutors in the BaSS will have several tasks:

• A tutor supports the preparation of/and teaches workgroups with students (in a classroom setting and/or online);
• A tutor has a role in the assessment of students, and gives feedback to students;
• A tutor monitors the progress of students and facilitates to advance it;
• A tutor attends all lectures of the courses that are scheduled in conjunction with Skills Labs and Course Labs they are teaching;
• A tutor attends and participates in all tutor trainings and tutor meetings;
• A tutor is an active member of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs.

Where you will work The mission of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA)? Contributing to society. The faculty does this through high-quality interdisciplinary education and (new) scientific knowledge. Whether it is terrorism, security, artificial intelligence or a governance solution to the housing crisis, contemporary issues are comprehensively addressed at FGGA. In the heart of The Hague, where important decisions are made, students and professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills. There is much collaboration with academic and societal partners, which ensures that students leave university with a smile and one foot in the future, ready to make a substantial contribution to society. FGGA is one of the seven faculties of Leiden University. This young, entrepreneurial, innovative organisation has three scientific institutes, two centres, over 3,700 students and 425 staff members. For more information about the faculty, click here . The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute specialising in security issues. ISGA is part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs of Leiden University. ISGA analyses and studies security issues with local, national, transnational and global impact. These include crises, intelligence, terrorism, war, violence and cybercrime. The institute is characterised by a multidisciplinary research approach. ISGA is based in the residential city of The Hague, the international city of peace, justice and security. Inspiring interactions are maintained with other knowledge institutions, regional, national and international governments, the private sector and NGOs.

What you bring In this team, we are looking for someone who can work independently. Every job is different, so in the beginning we will devote attention to your onboarding. If some of the work activities are new to you, we will look together at what you need, and draw up a development plan. This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following: Essential:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field. To complement the knowledge and skillset in our current team we are primarily looking for candidates with a background in Cyber Security, Economics, Governance of Sustainability, Crisis and Security Management, Safety Science/Management or Research Methods;
• Recent graduate or 1-2 years of relevant work experience. This is an early career position;
• Basic knowledge of, and interest in safety and/or security issues and how they are studied within various disciplines;
• Enthusiasm for teaching and guides students with demonstrated didactic and guiding skills;
• Ability to work well in an international team, be flexible, work well under pressure and show initiative;
• Excellent command of English, with the ability and willingness to work towards Dutch language proficiency. Current proficiency