Lecturer International Business Law

Lecturer International Business Law

Published Deadline Location
13 Sep tomorrow Tilburg
Tilburg University | Tilburg Law School is hiring a Lecturer International Business Law (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) for the Department Private, Business & Labour Law, location Tilburg. Scientific discipline: International Business Law, Duration of employment agreement: 6 years.

Job description

Tilburg Law School is looking for a lecturer in International Business Law for the Department of Private, Business & Labour Law. The candidate will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses covering business law, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology, with a special focus on international students.

Aside from teaching, the role involves mentoring graduate students, participating in departmental committees, and establishing connections with industry partners and law firms. Interest in business, technology, and legal design is crucial. Candidates are also encouraged to participate in research, especially within the framework of the "Connecting Responsible Organizations" research plan. Pursuing a PhD is supported but not required.

Specifications

Tilburg University

Requirements

Below are the key qualifications for the position:

  • You hold an LLM (or equivalent) in private, business, corporate, or commercial law.
  • You are able to teach in one or more of the areas mentioned.
  • You have strong communication and social skills.
  • You show potential to be an excellent lecturer.
  • You are proficient in English.
  • You demonstrate scientific integrity.
  • You contribute to an open and diverse culture.
  • You show personal leadership, taking responsibility for your work and career, with good self-awareness.
  • You work well in a team, collaborating, sharing knowledge, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • You are willing to engage students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., data science, business administration) with tailored legal education.
  • You are expected to provide on-campus education, and you must be based in the Netherlands for this role.

Conditions of employment

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment: 

  • A position based on 0,8-1,0 FTE(32-40 hours per week). 
  • A salary of minimum of € 3.345,= and maximum € 5.278,= gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Lecturer 4 and salary scale 10. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant education and work experience. 
  • This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 of the CLA for Dutch universities. You will be given a temporary employment contract for the duration of 6 years; 
  • Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. 
  • Over 8 weeks of vacation leave. 
  • The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day.
  • Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transportation. 
  • A monthly internet fee of €25.
  • An Options Model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center. 
  • A moving allowance (subject to conditions). 
  • Employees from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for the 30/20/10% tax facility.
  • A pension with ABP; the most sustainable Dutch pension fund.
  • Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research or a language course at our Language Center. 
  • A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities. 
  • A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. 

For more information, see our website and the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities

Employer

Tilburg University

Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.

We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.

Tilburg Law School
Since its founding in 1963, Tilburg Law School has become one of the leading law schools in Europe. Through top research and the provision of high-quality university education, the School contributes to society. Tilburg Law School is organized into five Departments: Public Law and Governance; Law, Technology, Markets and Society; Private, Business and Labour Law; the Fiscal Institute Tilburg; and Criminal Law. The mission of the School is to understand and improve the role of law and public administration in addressing the social problems of today and tomorrow. Through research and education, our scholars contribute to that mission. 

More than 4,000 students pursue a Bachelor's, pre-Master's or Master's degree at Tilburg Law School. Through this education, we train students in law, public administration, and data science. The Tilburg Educational Profile (TEP) is unique in the Netherlands. Central to it are three core concepts: knowledge, skill and character. A university education provides students with the latest substantive knowledge and trains them to be critical thinkers and resilient professionals. In addition, the School is committed to innovative educational concepts and, partly in response to the coronavirus crisis, has invested heavily in the quality of online education and in innovative didactic tools to make and keep students inquisitive. 

Tilburg Law School's research is highly regarded nationally and internationally. The Tilburg Law School Departments work closely together in their research in four signature research programs: 1) Global Law and Governance; 2) Law and Security; 3) Connecting Organizations; and 4) Regulating Socio-Technical Change. 

Department

Department of Private, Business and Labour Law

The Department of Private, Business & Labour Law (PBLL) consists of approximately a hundred researchers, lecturers, and staff engaged in education and research in Private Law in its broadest sense. The inspiring and open culture makes working here a pleasure. 
You will be part of an enthusiastic team of experienced lecturers who will guide you through everything that is involved in providing (online) education. In addition, a knowledgeable support team is ready to assist you with all practical matters related to providing education.

Additional information

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact prof. Erik Vermeulen, E.P.M.Vermeulen@tilburguniversity.edu.

We cordially invite you to apply ultimately on October 6, 2024; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to prof. Erik Vermeulen and attach your CV. In order to make a good selection, we also ask you to provide the following documents: 

  • An official copy of your university degree 
  • Grades list 
  • Publication list and one or two publications 
  • Recent education/student evaluations 
  • Contact details of at least two referees 

We only approach referees for candidates invited to the second round of interviews.

Specifications

  • Lecturer
  • Law
  • 32—40 hours per week
  • €3345—€5278 per month
  • University graduate
  • 22462

Employer

Location

Warandelaan 2, 5037 AB, Tilburg

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Application procedure

First selection interviews will take place in weeks 43 or 44 and second interviews will be scheduled the week after.

Application procedure

Application procedure

First selection interviews will take place in weeks 43 or 44 and second interviews will be scheduled the week after.

Make sure to apply no later than 6 Oct 2024 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam).