• The lecturer will be primarily expected to play an active role in the development of and teaching in the BA International Studies, offered at the Campus The Hague of Leiden University, by the Faculty of Humanities;
• The lecturer will be assigned a central role in the coordination of the East Asia pathway of the programme;
• Teaching duties primarily concern a broad range of tutorials as part of the courses offered in the degree programme. Tutorial groups consist of small groups of about 12–15 students. The purpose of these small groups is to offer students the opportunity to discuss the subject matter of the lectures, and practise the academic skills of the students, such as research skills (including literature and primary source research), written and oral presentation, and debating skills. Besides teaching tutorials these lecturing positions will also involve the full responsibility for one or more courses in International Studies or other degree programmes, such as the BA China Studies, the BA Japan Studies, the BA Korea Studies, or the MA Asian Studies;
• In addition, the lecturer will mark and assess student assignments and exams, supervise student papers and theses, organize extra-curricular activities, carry out pastoral duties, and contribute to the administration of the programme. The lecturer is expected to be able and willing to teach and supervise beyond their own specialization;
• The lecturer will be expected to engage in original research and apply for research funding fitting into the research profile of the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS).

• Recent PhD in hand or a confirmed final examination (viva, oral defence) date before the start of the appointment;
• Formal training and expertise in the humanities or the social sciences, including but not limited to, history, area studies, political science and international relations, economics, cultural and social disciplines, linguistics, philosophy or related disciplines;
• A research agenda fitting into the research profile of the Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/institute-for-area-studies/research;
• A research agenda compatible with the East Asia pathway in the International Studies programme and fitting in the contemporary (post-1945) focus of International Studies;
• A proven track record in publication compatible with the academic career;
• Openness to interdisciplinary work;
• Comparative international outlook;
• Advanced competency in a language of the East Asia region;
• Preferably two years’ experience with small group teaching and supervision in a multidisciplinary programme like International Studies;
• Proven ability in coordinating tasks in teaching and supporting boards
• (Near-)native speaker of English;
• Non-Dutch speaking individuals will be expected to learn Dutch within two years;
• Experience in a multicultural and international classroom and work environment.

We offer a 2 years term position, with the possibility of renewal based on need, funding and performance, starting 1 August 2019.

Salary range from €3637.- to €4978.- gross per month (pay scale 11), in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities), based on a full-time appointment. The university lecturer will be based at the Leiden University Campus in The Hague.

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses(8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.

Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/ she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.
 

Universiteit Leiden

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.

Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at.

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Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities is rich in expertise in fields such as philosophy, religious studies, history, art history, literature, linguistics and area studies covering nearly every region of the world. With its staff of 995, the faculty provides 27 master’s and 25 bachelor’s programmes for over 7,000 students based at locations in Leiden’s historic city centre and in modern buildings in The Hague. For more information: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities.

Leiden Institute for Area Studies (http://www.hum.leiden.edu/lias/) is comprised of a School of Asian Studies and a School of Middle-Eastern Studies, with international staff and student populations. The institute is committed to a present-day vision of area studies, integrating disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives on a solid foundation of excellent language skills. Current staff  in LIAS has expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Archaeology, Art Studies, Buddhist Studies, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Language Pedagogy, Law, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Material Culture Studies, Performance Studies, Philology, Philosophy, Political Economy, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Visual Culture Studies.

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities