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Assistant Professor of Public International Law

  • Amsterdam Law School
  • 14779
  • PhD
  • €4.728 - €6.433
  • Closes on
    02-03-2026
Apply

Assistant Professor of Public International Law

  • Amsterdam Law School
  • 14779
  • PhD
  • €4.728 - €6.433
  • Closes on
    02-03-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Join us!

The faculty’s relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes draw a diverse, and highly motivated student population from the Netherlands and abroad. The section International Law teaches a first-year and a third-year Bachelor course in international Law (in Dutch), and offers the Master programmes Public International Law and International Trade and Investment Law (in English).

Working at the UvA

Join us!

The faculty’s relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes draw a diverse, and highly motivated student population from the Netherlands and abroad. The section International Law teaches a first-year and a third-year Bachelor course in international Law (in Dutch), and offers the Master programmes Public International Law and International Trade and Investment Law (in English).

All about this vacancy

What you will do

  • Teach and coordinate courses in the field of public international law.
  • Contribute in cooperation with colleagues to the development of educational methods and content of the Public International Law Master’s programmes.
  • Supervise master theses at graduate and possibly undergraduate level.
  • Carry out and publish independent and high-quality research that fits within the research at the Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL) and contribute actively to the research community of the Faculty.
  • Contribute to administrative tasks.

What we ask of you

  • A PhD in the domain of public international law.
  • High-quality research output in the domain of public international law in international journals and/or books.
  • Teaching experience and excellent didactic qualities as evidenced by educational evaluations and teaching qualifications, where available.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Excellent command of Dutch, both written and spoken, is considered a strong asset.

What we offer you

  • We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months. A permanent contract follows if we assess your performance positively.
  • The preferable starting date of the appointment is in August 2026.
  • The employment contract is for 38 hours a week.
  • Your salary, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between € 4,728 to € 6,433 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ’30 % ruling’ may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

All about this vacancy

What you will do

  • Teach and coordinate courses in the field of public international law.
  • Contribute in cooperation with colleagues to the development of educational methods and content of the Public International Law Master’s programmes.
  • Supervise master theses at graduate and possibly undergraduate level.
  • Carry out and publish independent and high-quality research that fits within the research at the Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL) and contribute actively to the research community of the Faculty.
  • Contribute to administrative tasks.

What we ask of you

  • A PhD in the domain of public international law.
  • High-quality research output in the domain of public international law in international journals and/or books.
  • Teaching experience and excellent didactic qualities as evidenced by educational evaluations and teaching qualifications, where available.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Excellent command of Dutch, both written and spoken, is considered a strong asset.

What we offer you

  • We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months. A permanent contract follows if we assess your performance positively.
  • The preferable starting date of the appointment is in August 2026.
  • The employment contract is for 38 hours a week.
  • Your salary, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between € 4,728 to € 6,433 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ’30 % ruling’ may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

Your place at the UvA

Where will you work

You will join a vibrant research community and successful educational programmes at the Public International Law section of the Department of International and European Public Law. You will become an active member and contribute to the research of the Amsterdam Center for International Law. ACIL has a strong track-record of excellent research and sustains a dynamic research culture in various areas of international law, including its doctrinal, theoretical, and interdisciplinary dimensions.

About the Amsterdam Law School

Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.
Read more about the Amsterdam Law School

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

Where will you work

You will join a vibrant research community and successful educational programmes at the Public International Law section of the Department of International and European Public Law. You will become an active member and contribute to the research of the Amsterdam Center for International Law. ACIL has a strong track-record of excellent research and sustains a dynamic research culture in various areas of international law, including its doctrinal, theoretical, and interdisciplinary dimensions.

About the Amsterdam Law School

Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.
Read more about the Amsterdam Law School

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application consisting of the documents listed below.

  • Cover letter, explaining your motivation to apply for this position;
  • CV, incl. a list of publications;
  • Research plan (max 2 pages);
  • The names and contact details of two referees;
  • A writing sample of a recently written, single authored manuscript in English (e.g. a chapter of your PhD or the manuscript of an article);
  • Teaching evaluations or teaching qualifications, where available.

Please note that it is only possible to upload two documents, therefore please combine the required files in two (PDF) documents. You can apply online via the link. We will accept applications until 2 March 2026.

We plan to conduct the interviews between 7 and 10 April. A second round of interviews may take place between 20 and 24 April.

For questions about the position, please contact

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application consisting of the documents listed below.

  • Cover letter, explaining your motivation to apply for this position;
  • CV, incl. a list of publications;
  • Research plan (max 2 pages);
  • The names and contact details of two referees;
  • A writing sample of a recently written, single authored manuscript in English (e.g. a chapter of your PhD or the manuscript of an article);
  • Teaching evaluations or teaching qualifications, where available.

Please note that it is only possible to upload two documents, therefore please combine the required files in two (PDF) documents. You can apply online via the link. We will accept applications until 2 March 2026.

We plan to conduct the interviews between 7 and 10 April. A second round of interviews may take place between 20 and 24 April.

For questions about the position, please contact

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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