Are you interested in contributing to the innovation of public law from the perspectives of sustainability, digitalization and/or inclusiveness? Are you ready for the next step in your academic career? If so, we have exciting opportunities at Erasmus School of Law in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. 

We are seeking to recruit two (2) Assistant Professors (0,8 fte each) within the newly structured Law & Markets department. We also accept suitable parttime applicants. In the latter case, the exact nature and division of your professional activities (teaching and research) will be determined in close consultation with you. Those who do not have sufficient command of the Dutch language are expected to undergo formation to be able to teach in Dutch within 2-3 years (level C1).  

Summary of the nomination requirements:  

In your application, please focus on addressing the following essential criteria.

• Excellent academic past performance, proven by a completed or almost completed PhD as well as other high quality publications;
• Experience in academic teaching and a demonstrable innovative attitude towards active academic learning; 
• Excellent knowledge of national, EU and/or international public law in one or more of the following areas: sustainability, digitalization, and/or inclusiveness. 
• Preferably some experience in cross disciplinary work in research, for example with political science, economics or public administration scholars  

An internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with good working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

The start date of this position is as soon as possible and you will be based at Erasmus School of Law in Rotterdam. The successful candidate will be offered a part-time (0,8 fte), 18 months contract with Erasmus University Rotterdam, with the possibility of a fixed employment contract or tenure. 

In accordance with the conditions applied at Erasmus University Rotterdam as indicated in the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO NU) of the Dutch universities, the salary is dependent on the candidate’s experience and is set at a maximum of CAO NU scale 11 or 12 with a minimum of € 3.807,- and a maximum of € 5.922,- gross per month, on a fulltime basis. In addition, EUR pays an 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year payment of 8.3% and offers excellent secondary benefits, like a very generous leave scheme. Furthermore, EUR is affiliated with ABP for the pension provision and we offer partially paid parental leave. Employees can also use EUR facilities, such as the Erasmus sports center and the University library.

If the candidate has not yet completed his/her PhD, he/she will be offered a 12 months contract. The contract can be extended in case of a positive assessment. The salary is dependent on the candidate’s experience and is set at a maximum of CAO NU scale 10 with a minimum of € 2.836,- and a maximum of € 4.474,- gross per month, on a fulltime basis.

EUR offers a Dual Career Programme (DCP) to assist the life partners of new academic staff (on pay-roll) in finding employment in The Netherlands. The programme is offered in close cooperation with nearby universities of Delft and Leiden.

We value diversity and believe that a diversity of talents contributes to our vision and strategy to excel as a university on research and education. EUR is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities and nationalities.

An assessment might be part of the selection procedure.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam is an internationally oriented university with a pronounced social orientation in its education and research. Our scientists and students work to solve global and social challenges, inspired by the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Our academic education is intensive, active, and applied. Our research is increasingly taking place in multidisciplinary teams, which are highly intertwined with international networks. With our research impact and study quality, Erasmus University Rotterdam is highly ranked and can compete with leading European universities. Important values for Erasmus University Rotterdam are being daring, curious, socially involved, deliberate and aspiring to success.

Erasmus School of Law

Erasmus School of Law employs 490 members of staff and is attended by around 5000 students. Erasmus School of Law offer bachelor programmes in Law, Tax Law and Criminology, with a focus on active academic learning. Students can subsequently choose from a wide variety of master programmes. Erasmus School of Law also collaborates in Double Degree programmes combining law and (business) economics or law and business administration and is one of the founders of the European Master in Law & Economics. Once students have completed their master’s degree, they may choose from several postgraduate tracks provided by Erasmus School of Law (in collaboration with Erasmus Academy and others).

The fundamental premise underlying academic research conducted at Erasmus School of Law is that law cannot be considered in splendid isolation or as an end in itself. It is embedded in an economic and social context that shapes law. At the same time, law itself shapes society and defines economic relationships. In line with this vision, our mission is to conduct innovative research on the function of law in its economic and social context. This research has a strong social and business-driven orientation. Erasmus School of Law is committed to promoting international and interdisciplinary research.