Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Job Opening: Groningen (Lecturer)

The University of Groningen is seeking to hire a Lecturer in Public International Law. Here's the advertisement:

University Lecturer Public International Law (1,0 fte)

(Groningen), 38 hours per week University of Groningen

Job description

University Lecturer Public International Law

The prospective university lecturer will have the following primary responsibilities: - teaching in the field of public international law generally and the international protection of human rights in particular, or alternatively in international economic law or the law of international organizations - supervise LL.M. theses - coordination of teaching - conduct research within the field of public international law generally, or any of the abovementioned fields - engage in the development of research projects.

Requirements

University Graduate

The following requirements apply to the post:

  • demonstrable knowledge about and experience in public international law
  • knowledge and experience in the international protection of human rights in particular; candidates with knowledge about and experience in international economic law or the law of international organizations are invited to respond as well
  • a PhD degree based on a thesis in international law
  • experience in teaching courses at Master level
  • demonstrable organizational and communicative skills
  • fluency in English
  • working knowledge of Dutch will be an advantage
  • experience with the development of research projects will be an advantage.

Organization

University of Groningen

Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25,000 students and members of staff.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty of Law

The Department of International Law and Constitutional Law offers a variety of courses within the field of international law as part of various bachelor and master programmes. Within the LL.M.-programme of International Law and the Law of International Organizations, a separate specialization exists for the field of human rights. To strengthen our teaching and research capacity, the Department has a vacancy for a university lecturer in Public International Law as of 15 August 2009.

Conditions of employment

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4970

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period

Duration of the contract: Two years, with the prospect of extension

Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:

The University of Groningen offers depending on qualifications and experience a maximum salary of € 4970 gross per month on a full-time basis (salary scales 11 and 12 of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities 2007-2010, available, in English, for download here. The post will initially be established for a fixed term period of two years, with the prospect of extension.

Interviews for the position will take place in the week of 25 to 29 May 2009.

Additional Information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof.dr. M.M.T.A. Brus, +31 50 3635706 /Telephone number: +31 50 3635667 secr.E-mail address: M.M.T.A.Brus@rug.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

Application

You can apply for this job before 08-05-2009 by sending your application to:

University of Groningen

Personnel and Organization Office

P.O. Box 72

9700 AB Groningen

The Netherlands

E-mail address: vmp@rug.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT209160.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00347-1027.

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