We are looking to employ a Lecturer in data protection and privacy law, a person who shares our commitment to collegiality and excellence in executive education and applied research. We are seeking to employ a person with a strong teaching and research profile to complement our existing team. The successful candidate will contribute to the international profile and standing of the ECPC, which is one of the Maastricht University’s highly successful training and research centres. The position is open to those with an expertise in data protection and privacy law.

As an ECPC Lecturer, you will deliver teaching in postgraduate modules in appropriate subject areas and will supervise master dissertations. The main part of your teaching activities will be oriented towards executive education programmes and the Advanced Master in Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Management and Leadership, which is designed for professionals. Moreover, as a lecturer and ECPC team member, you will be expected to develop and coordinate new executive training courses and as such expand the education curriculum of ECPC. You will also serve as a subject matter expert and conduct applied research in the field of Data Protection and Cybersecurity. The position offers considerable space for personal initiative and fulfilment.

In the view of the above, it should be noted that the teaching/research ratio is approximately 80/20.

The working language is English.

The preferred starting date is October 1st, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a Master's degree in law (LL.M. or equivalent) and preferably a PhD degree in the field of data protection, privacy law or data security. Candidates from related and relevant disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of data privacy and has an interest and expertise in the interplay between data protection/privacy and technologies such as big data, Artificial Intelligence, and law enforcement. A broader understanding of the platform economy and digital rights would also be desirable.
• Has experience with teaching professionals and conducting applied research. Experience with working in a Problem Based Learning environment is considered an advantage.
• Has expertise in global and European data protection laws and practices and an in-depth understanding of the GDPR.
• Has excellent writing, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Has a strong client service orientation, good communication skills, including the ability to liaise with people across the business.
• Keen to develop new business and use initiative.
• Has excellent command of the English language (spoken & written).

Conditions of employment

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labor Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Support > UM employees.

Maastricht University has attractive employment conditions, which include a pension scheme, holidays, holiday allowance and an end of year bonus.

Specifications

Working hours: maximum of 38 hours per week

Salary: € 3,746.00 - € 5,127.00  per month.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 18,000 students and 4,400 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

ECPC – European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity

Department

ECPC – European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity

The European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC), established under the Law Faculty of Maastricht University, offers executive education programmes closely intertwined with the centre’s research on legal issues related to personal data protection and cybersecurity. A growing number of certified professionals are required to deal with new regulations and on-going developments in the privacy and cybersecurity market. In order to meet this global demand, ECPC offers a complete track of regular practice-oriented DPO training and certification courses, a full diploma track on privacy management, conferences and seminars on emerging issues and challenges. A brand new Advanced Master in Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Management and Leadership, starting January 2021, will prepare the managers of today for the challenges of tomorrow.