Lecturer in the field of global challenges and international justice

 
Lecturer (docent) in the field of global challenges and international justice, with a focus on statehood and integration (0,5 fte). 

LUC The Hague seeks to appoint a lecturer (docent) to join the LUC staff for teaching primarily in its International Justice major and the first-year programme. The starting date is December 2025.

What you will do
The lecturer will be, inter alia, required to teach several courses, with an emphasis on the courses that are part of the ‘statehood and integration’ track of the International Justice major, and courses within the first-year Global Challenges programme. The position may also involve the supervision of B.A. theses as well as teaching in the shared ‘International Justice/World Politics’ track. 

The lecturer should show clear affinity with the ‘Global Challenges’ focus of our programme, which is also linked to the profile of The Hague as ‘International City of Peace and Justice’. They should have a degree reflecting academic knowledge in the domain of international justice, with a focus on ‘statehood and integration’ (constitutional law, EU law, foreign relations law, etc.). In addition, they should also have some experience with societal engagement in these domains. LUC The Hague is Leiden University’s international honours college, which champions small-scale intensive teaching. Hence, strong commitment to teaching excellence is essential. 

• Teaching undergraduate students in our interdisciplinary honours programme as part of the compulsory first year programme as well as in the ‘statehood and integration’ track of the International Justice major, and potentially also the shared ‘International Justice/World Politics’ track.
• Potentially supervising B.A. theses in the abovementioned fields.

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. 

Leiden University College The Hague (LUC) is the international English-language Honours College of Leiden University. Talented and motivated students from all over the world come to The Hague especially to take part in the innovative Liberal Arts and Science programme that focuses on today's global challenges. For more than a decade, LUC can count on a spot in the Keuzegids Universiteiten as the best-rated University College in the Netherlands. The academic staff, with diverse backgrounds and disciplines, have a passion for teaching and education in which the student is central. 

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:

• A master’s degree with very good results in a relevant area of studies related to international justice, with a focus on statehood and integration (constitutional law, EU law, foreign relations law, etc.); 
• Affinity with global challenges and interdisciplinarity. Some experience with or interest in international relations is a plus; 
• A passion for teaching in an international environment and demonstrated previous teaching experience; 
• Excellent command of English; 
• Excellent social skills and ability to work constructively in an international/intercultural team; committed to contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment. 

If you immediately recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!

What we offer 
Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusi