VACANCY: Assistant Professor in Legal History (Tilburg: Tilburg University, DEADLINE 25 APR 2021)

 

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Job description:

As assistant professor, you develop and teach courses in the bachelor Global Law (English, courses History of International Law and Global Legal History), and in the master International Law and Global Governance (English, course History and Theory of International). You will supervise master theses. You also participate in research carried out by the team of the legal philosophy, jurisprudence and legal history scholars, part of the Department of Public Law and Governance. In the course of your appointment, you will develop a research profile, in line with the research profile and priorities of the Law School. The research conducted within Tilburg Law School is aimed at both scientific and societal relevance. It is organized into several cross-departmental research programs, including Global Law and Governance, New Modes of Lawmaking and Governance in a Multilayered Order, Law and Security, and Law and Technology. Key research themes of legal history include the history of international law, the history of commercial law and the history of public law and governance. Your teaching and research is managed according to PLG’s Work Allocation Model (WAM), where the general ratio for full-time academic staff is 60% Teaching and Service and 40% Research.

More information here. 

VACANCY: Assistant Professor in International and Comparative Law (Tilburg: Tilburg University, DEADLINE 26 APR 2021)

 

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Job description:

As our Assistant Professor, you develop and teach a range of courses principally in the domains of International Law and Global Law, but also have competence to teach courses in Comparative Law and International Arbitration. Your courses will span a number of teaching programs, such as the: International Law and Global Governance LLM; the Global Law LLB; EU Law and Global Risk LLM, and the Rechtsgeleerdheid LLB (your teaching in English). Further, you conduct research individually, and develop a research profile compatible with the research profiles and priorities of the Law School. Research within Tilburg Law School is organized into several cross-departmental research programs, notably as: Global Law and Governance, or Law and Technology. Your teaching and research is managed according to PLG’s Work Allocation Model (WAM), where the general ratio for full-time academic staff is 60% Teaching and Service and 40% Research.

(read further here) 

JOB: Assistant Professor Public International Law (1.0 FTE) (Utrecht: Utrecht University, DEADLINE 16 APR 2021)

 

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Job description:

As an Assistant Professor, you will be responsible for teaching in the School of Law at the Department of International and European Law. You will be involved in courses relating to public international law, human rights law, international humanitarian law and international security law. Courses are taught in the School of Law’s Bachelor's and Master's programmes, as well as at University College Utrecht. You will also supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses, and may be assigned additional coordination or organisational tasks. Although the emphasis will be on teaching, research is possible for 0.3 FTE.

More information here. 

JOB OFFER: 3 PhD Students (m/f/d) (Dr. Inge VAN HULLE, Legal Connectivities and Colonial Cultures in Africa; Frankfurt: MPILHLT, DEADLINE 1 MAY 2021)

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Project description:

The legal history of colonialism has for a long time been embedded in the paradigm of the nation state, where the focus lies on investigating the history of individual colonies within a single colonial or national legal tradition. State-centrism in colonial legal history means that the colonies and metropole are often separated from developments that took place on a regional or international level. However, insights from global history, histoire croisée and entangled history, have illustrated the impact on historical developments of the movement and the spatial interconnectedness of people, goods and ideas. This project starts from the premise that the same may be said for the movement of legal concepts and ideas in and about Africa during the colonial period of the late nineteenth- and twentieth centuries. The project maps the connectivities of legal developments in colonial Africa across the local, regional and international level by identifying normative exchanges, for example, between international treaty- and diplomatic negotiations, lobby groups, colonial governments and local actors. Here, the actions of and networks between historical actors who often held plural and conflicting allegiances take centre-stage.

Duties and responsibilities:

 Your key responsibility is to develop and complete a doctoral dissertation within the confines of the research group in one of the three themes described above. Doctoral students are expected to publish and disseminate their research findings in close co-operation with the other members of the research group.

Your profile:

A university degree in law, humanities or social sciences that has been completed with above-average success is required. You have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written and are proficient in either French or German. Knowledge of African languages is not a requirement but will be considered as an asset. Your curriculum vitae shows the potential to conduct research at an internationally high level. You work meticulously and are able to handle deadlines. You work independently and have a strong interest in interdisciplinary, archival and comparative work. You have the ability to play an active collaborative role in the research group.

Job: 

The PhD positions (39 hours per week) are paid the equivalent of 65% of the German Civil Service Collective Agreement (TVöD Bund), level E13, and are primarily intended to enable the preparation of a doctoral thesis. The positions are fixed-term appointments for three years; in exceptional cases, a position can be extended for one additional year. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

 Application process:

 Your application must be submitted online via the link below by the closing date of May 1, 2021. Please forward your application documents to your indicated reviewers. If you are shortlisted, we will request a review. If your application is convincing, we will invite you to a selection interview.

The application should be in English or German and should contain the following documents:

• Names and addresses (by post and electronically) of three researchers who have agreed to issue you with a letter of reference
• Detailed CV containing a list of any publications you might have
• Copies of your school leaver’s certificate and degree certificate
• Preliminary research project (up to five pages) fitting within one of the three themes; Cover letter naming your research project and explaining to what extent your profile meets the selection criteria
• Written sample of approx. 20 printed pages (e.g. master thesis sample, journal articles, book chapters, etc.)

Contact:

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. I. Van Hulle (vanhulle@rg.mpg.de). For questions as to the terms and conditions of employment please contact Ms. Anna Heym (jobs@rg.mpg.de).

Link to application here. 

VACANCY: Assistant Professor in Legal History (History of International Law) (Tilburg: Tilburg University, DEADLINE 19 OCT 2020)

 

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Job description:

Job opportunity for an Assistant Professor in Legal History, in the department of Public Law and Governance (PLG). PLG is a large, diverse and interdisciplinary department, home to nearly 100 academic staff and a range of legal and social science disciplines. You will develop and grow in teaching as well as research, both individually and as part of a team of ambitious scholars. Job description As assistant professor, you develop and teach courses in the bachelor Liberal Arts (English), the bachelor Global Law (English), and in the master International Law and Global Governance, which include courses mostly in the field of legal history (history of international law), as well as fundamentals of private law. You will supervise master theses. You also participate in research carried out by the team of the legal philosophy, jurisprudence and legal history scholars, part of the Department of Public Law and Governance. In the course of your appointment, you will develop a research profile, in line with the research profile and priorities of the Law School. The research conducted within Tilburg Law School is aimed at both scientific and societal relevance. It is organized into several cross-departmental research programs, including Global Law and Governance, New Modes of Lawmaking and Governance in a Multilayered Order, Law and Security, and Law and Technology. Key research themes of legal history include the history of international law, the history of commercial law and the history of public law and governance. The intended ratio between teaching and research is roughly 40%-40%, with the remaining 20% for administrative duties.

Requirements:

Tilburg University believes that academic excellence is achieved through the combination of outstanding research and education, in which social impact is made by sharing knowledge. In doing so, we recognize that excellence is not only achieved through individual performance, but mostly through team effort in which each team member acts as a leader connecting people. You have a PhD in Law on a legal-historical topic, or will defend successfully your PhD no later than 6 calendar months from the first day of your employment contract. Your growth potential in the field of research is evident from peer reviewed international publications. You are willing to apply for external research funding. You have scientific integrity and will contribute to an open and diversified culture of excellence. You have demonstrable teaching experience and good didactic skills. In addition, you are a collaborator with good communication skills. You are fluent in English and preferably also in Dutch, or are prepared to learn Dutch within the first two years of your appointment. You are expected to have a Basic Teaching Qualification (in Dutch: BKO), or are prepared to acquire this within the first two years of your employment. You are committed to be an active member of our team and the department and to integrate in the environment provided by the department and the school.

Conditions:

Tilburg University offers excellent terms of employment. We believe flexibility, development, and good employee benefits are very important. We make clear agreements on career paths and offer all kinds of facilities and schemes to maintain an optimum balance between work and private life. Tilburg University fosters diversity and inclusion; that is why we pursue an active policy for inclusive teams where diverse talents can flourish. The starting gross salary varies between €3,746 and €5,127 gross  per month (full time) based on scale 11 of the Collective Labor Agreement Dutch Universities. Tilburg University actively promotes equal and transparent salary between men and women by strictly applying predetermined parameters based on the candidate’s experience. Employees recruited from abroad may be eligible for the 30% tax facility- this means that 30% of your salary will be paid as a tax-free reimbursement. Tilburg University offers you an employment agreement for a period of 5 years. You are entitled to a holiday allowance amounting to 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% of your gross yearly income. If you work 40 hours per week, you receive 41 days of paid recreational leave per year. Please visit Working at Tilburg University for more information on our employment conditions.

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JOB: Assistant Professor in Public International Law (Leiden: Leiden University, DEADLINE 15 JUN 2020)

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Leiden University, the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies has a vacancy for an

Assistant Professor in Public International Law 

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver core courses in the Bachelor and Regular LLM programmes in public international law in English and Dutch;
• Coordinate and lead teaching activities in cooperation with other lecturers;
• Conduct high-level research in public international law and sustain a strong publication record;
• Develop and lead core activities of the Centre and to seek, obtain and manage research funding or other funding;
• Assist in a collegial way in any other research or teaching-related work of the Centre;
• Offer specialized seminars and grade assignments and exams, alone or in cooperation with other lecturers.

Selection criteria

• Excellent command of Dutch and English;
• PhD-degree and excellent track record in research in general public international law, as evidenced by publications in leading international journals;
• Demonstrated teaching experience in public international law, supported by positive teaching evaluations;
• A high sense of initiative, leadership qualities and proven ability to seek and obtain research funding;
• Strong dedication and commitment to the goals and objectives of the Centre;
• An ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially in a team.

Our organisation
With over 5,000 students and 450 members of staff, Leiden Law School is one of the largest faculties in the Netherlands. Yet, in all its diversity, it is still known for its ability to provide education on a small scale. The Faculty focuses on multi-faceted high-level teaching and research, both nationally and internationally. It does so by working with talented people and stimulating and supporting them in their professional and personal ambitions. The Faculty is housed in the beautifully restored Kamerlingh Onnes Building on the Steenschuur in Leiden. Working for the Leiden Law School means working in an inspiring scientific environment. For more information, see our website.

Terms and conditions
We offer an one year term position, with the possibility of renewal based on need, funding and performance. Salary range from € 3,637.- to € 4,978.- gross per month on a full-time basis (pay scale 11, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). The principal place of work is Leiden. The intended starting date is 1 September 2020.

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 information can be found here 

UTQ
Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification. 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.

Diversity
Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Information
Enquiries can be made to Nathalie Walstra, email n.walstra@law.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications
Please submit online your application no later than 15 June 2020 via the blue button in our application system. Applicants should submit online a letter of interest accompanied by a CV.

(source: University of Leiden)

JOB: Fixed-Term Lecturership in international law, three years (Cambridge, DEADLINE 2 MAR 2020)

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The Faculty of Law is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified person to a fixed-term Lectureship in International Law commencing 1 September 2020. The funds for the post are available for three years in the first instance, but a further two years of funding may be possible, depending on the return of the substantive post holder. The person appointed will teach on international law papers at undergraduate and postgraduate level, conduct and assist in the supervision of research, and participate in the general work of the Faculty.

The appointee will demonstrate potential to lecture effectively and to carry out and publish research of the highest calibre. The person appointed will normally hold a PhD or equivalent qualification. The Lecturer will be based in central Cambridge.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Julie Boucher by email jb234@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference JK22281 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Further particulars and details of the application procedure are available at the University Job Opportunities site.  Online application is available via that site.

Closing date: 2 March 2020

Vacancy Reference No: JK22281

Salary: £41,526-£52,559

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

(source: University of Cambridge)

JOB: Postdoctoral Researcher – Law and the Uses of the Past (University of Helsinki) (DEADLINE: 15 December 2019)

(Source: University of Helsinki)

We learned that the University of Helsinki has an open position for a postdoctoral researcher in its “Law and the Uses of the Past” project. Here the call:

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institution in the social sciences and also the most diverse in terms of its disciplines. In several research fields the Faculty belongs to the top 50 in the international rankings. The Faculty has a strong international profile both in research and teaching programmes. The number of academic staff stands at 450. Each year the faculty awards some 350 Bachelor’s degrees, 400 Master’s degrees, and more than 40 doctoral degrees. For more information on the Faculty of Social Sciences, please visit www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-social-sciences.

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

for a two-year fixed term period from 1 January 2020 onwards (or as agreed) to contribute to the subproject Law and the Uses of the Past of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Law, Identity and the European Narratives (EuroStorie, www.eurostorie.org).

The CoE is a part of the interdisciplinary Centre of European Studies. The purpose of the CoE is to launch a new, third generation inquiry that critically explores the emergence of narratives of Europe as responses to the crises of the twentieth century and how these narratives have shaped the ideas of justice and community in Europe. It studies the foundational stories that underlie the contested idea of a shared European heritage in law and culture, such as the ideas of rule of law, equality, tolerance, pluralism and the rejection of totalitarianism, and their relevance for current debates on identity and history.

In this context, the subproject Law and the Uses of the Past will study the emergence of the idea of a shared legal past in Europe as a key to future integration. The main purpose of the subproject is to explore the transformation of the self-understanding and the history of law in Europe, from the interwar years to the post-war integration. Central themes are, in addition to the notion of a shared past, the rise of European integration, Transatlantic links in legal scholarship and the emergence of human rights thought. As such, the subproject will focus on literature study and archival research with respect to a number of crucial thinkers in the historical development of a European legal past. Experience in conducting archival research and an expertise in any of the native languages of these thinkers is a plus.

An appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field of (legal) history, political science, or equivalent. Moreover, he or she is expected to have the ability to conduct independent scientific research and possess the teaching skills required for the position. The period following the completion of doctoral degree must not exceed five years, excluding family leave and equivalent periods of absence. An appointee must be able to provide a clear contribution to the theme of the CoE and to its general development, together with full-time researchers, postdocs, visiting faculty, Ph.D. students, and graduate students working as research assistants. To fulfil the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the research and teaching activities of the CoE. An appointee is expected to contribute 2 months of the annual work time to joint projects at the CoE, develop her/his own and our common research agenda, and contribute to collective academic tasks such as teaching, seminars and joint academic papers. The teaching requirement is 5% of working time.

The annual gross salary range will be approx. 41,000 – 50,000 euros, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. In addition, occupational healthcare will be provided. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.

Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English as a single pdf file:

1) A curriculum vitae (max 4 pages).2) A numbered list of publications on which the applicant has marked in bold her or his five key publications to be considered during the review. (You do not need to send copies of the publications themselves.)
3) A statement (max 2 pages) outlining how the applicant’s expertise could contribute both to research conducted at the CoE and to this specific subproject.
4) A research plan (max 6 pages) with an outline of how the study would contribute to the SP1 aims.

For instructions, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-social-sciences/faculty/applying-f....

Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for job. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP HR portal.

Further information about the position, and about the research theme Law and the Uses of the Past, may be obtained (in English and Finnish) from Dr. Kaius Tuori (kaius.tuori@helsinki.fi).
In case you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi.

Due date

15.12.2019 23:59 EET

More info here

(source: ESCLH Blog)

JOB: Head of the Archives, Indexing and Distribution Division (The Hague: International Court of Justice; DEADLINE 29 DEC 2019)

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Function description:

The Archives, Indexing and Distribution Division is responsible for management of the archives, the indexing of files and documents, and the dispatch and distribution of Court documents and publications in accordance with the Instructions for the Registry. Acting under the general supervision of the Registrar, and within delegated authority, the Head of the Archives, Indexing and Distribution Division will plan, organize, manage and co-ordinate the activities of the Division, including formulating and implementing policies and procedures relating to the management of electronic, audio-visual and paper-based records. The incumbent will provide direction and supervision to the staff members of the Division. The incumbent’s responsibilities are to:

• Lead, plan and manage the work of the Division to ensure high-quality services are delivered in an effective, efficient and timely manner;
• Manage a team and the resources allocated to the Division; ensure the skills of staff members are continuously developed through training or coaching;
• Establish and implement strategies, guidelines and procedures to collect, assess, organize and preserve the Court’s information assets in all forms (paper, image, audio, video, electronic record, etc.). This includes ensuring conservation of information resources, implementing a disaster recovery plan and drawing up procedures to guarantee the systematic and continued receipt of relevant information where applicable;
• Ensure the maintenance of information systems to allow for the swift and accurate retrieval of information, thus making resources easily accessible to those who need them in a timely manner. In co-ordination with the Information and Communications Technology Division, analyse user needs, propose functional specifications for an information system serving these needs and oversee development of the IT solutions chosen;
• Oversee the dispatch and distribution, in paper or electronic format as appropriate, of official documents, as well as of documents filed in cases before the Court;
• Supervise the sending of the Court’s official publications to the United Nations common system, other institutions and private individuals;
• Ensure that the archival component of the Court’s policies in the field of information management remain aligned with industry standards and the specific needs of the Court. Research, analyse and evaluate new applications of information technology to archives and records management and make recommendations for their deployment. Participate in record-keeping improvement projects, contributing to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation, and in the evaluation and testing of record-keeping application improvements and new systems;
• Establish training programmes for relevant users on the organization of collections, management, access and use of resources. Liaise with other departments and divisions to raise awareness and develop understanding of the preservation of information resources, including by writing user manuals. Provide advisory services on record-keeping practices including records management, preservation and disposal, information management policies and procedures;
• Ensure the development and maintenance of the Electronic Document Resource Management System (EDRMS) and archives intranet pages;
• Perform other related duties as required.

More information here.

JOB: Professeur-e associé-e en introduction au droit (Université de Lausanne, DEADLINE 15 NOV 2019)

Introduction

Lieu d'enseignement, de recherche et de vie, l'UNIL rassemble près de 15'000 étudiant·e·s et 5'000 membres du personnel, du corps professoral et de la recherche. Idéalement situé au bord du lac et au centre-ville, son campus réunit quelque 120 nationalités.

Présentation

Afin de compléter son équipe, l'Ecole de droit de la Faculté de droit, des sciences criminelles et d'administration publique est à la recherche d' :

Un-e professeur-e associé-e en introduction au droit/méthodologie juridique à 50%

Informations complémentaires

Entrée en fonction : 01.08.2020 ou à convenir
Durée du contrat : 6 ans renouvelable
Taux d'activité : 50%
Lieu de travail : Lausanne-Dorigny

Vos activités

Le cahier des charges comprend des enseignements d'introduction au droit/méthodologie juridique.

Le cahier des charges sera défini d'entente avec la personne engagée en fonction des besoins de l'Ecole de droit et des enseignements actuellement dispensés.

La personne nommée est appelée à collaborer avec les autres professeur-e-s de la Faculté couvrant les mêmes disciplines.

Votre profil

Une formation juridique, un doctorat et des expériences d'enseignement et de recherche dans le domaine juridique sont exigés.

Vos avantages

Un cadre de travail agréable dans un environnement académique multiculturel et diversifié.
Une multitude d'activités et d'autres avantages à découvrir.

Pour tout renseignement complémentaire

Madame
Huguette Groux
Responsable administration décanale
huguette.groux@unil.ch

Votre dossier de candidature

Délai de postulation : 15.11.2019

Nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous transmettre votre dossier complet en format Word ou PDF.
Il ne sera pris en compte que les candidatures adressées par le biais de ce site. 

Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.

Remarques

Soucieuse de promouvoir une représentation équitable des femmes et des hommes parmi son personnel, l'Université encourage les candidatures féminines.

(source: université de Lausanne)

PhD Fellowships: “Global History of Empires”, University of Turin – Higher School of Economics (Moscow/St Petersburg) (DEADLINE: 17 April 2019)

(Source: HSozKult)

We learned of 7 PhD fellowships at the University of Turin/Higher School of Economics (Moscow and St. Petersburg) on the Global History of Empires. One of the thematic foci is “legal pluralism in comparative perspective”.

“The Program in Global History of Empires announces the call for applications for admission in 2019. The program is implemented by the University of Turin (Italy) and the Higher School of Economics (Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia). The program is for three years, enrolled students pursue their dissertation research in the international environment and enjoy international academic supervision. Scholarships are allocated at the University of Turin (4 scholarships) and Higher Schools of Economics (3 scholarships) […]”

More info can be found on Hsozkult

(source: ESCLH Blog)

JOB: University Lecturer in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present (Cambridge: Faculty of History); DEADLINE 28 MAR 2019

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Job description:

The Faculty of History wishes to appoint a University Lecturer in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present. It is expected that the successful candidate will take up the post, based in central Cambridge, with effect from 1 October 2019.Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to develop this fast-expanding field of History through research and teaching. The main duties of the post will include teaching, supervising and examining at graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to research and publish in his or her field at the highest level of excellence, and to contribute to the History Faculty's flourishing research culture.Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills; show a commitment to supporting students academically; and be able and ready to co-operate in Faculty affairs, including undertaking administration. The Faculty welcomes applications from both early-career scholars and those who have established careers. By the start of the appointment, the successful candidate must hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate (or equivalent) in a relevant field.This is a permanent appointment to retirement age, subject to the successful completion of an initial 5 year probationary period.Please also see the Further Particulars provided.To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.Please ensure that you upload any additional documents requested to the 'upload' section of the online application.Applicants seeking further information about this post may contact Professor Tim Harper, Chair of the Faculty of History at histchm@hermes.cam.ac.uk. For Further information about the application process please contact the Faculty's HR Administrator, Ms Joanne Pearson (e-mail: jobs@hist.cam.ac.uk, telephone: +44 (0)1223 335350). Please quote reference JJ17296 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

More information here.

JOBS: PhD and Postdoc Scholarships, Max Planck Institute for European Legal History, Frankfurt am Main (DEADLINE 31 MAY 2019)

(source: blogger)

Every year we welcome numerous researchers and scholarship holders from all over the world who come to Frankfurt in order to get in touch with other researchers in a productive working atmosphere and to conduct research in our library with its many special collections.

The MPIeR awards several fellowships for a research stay at the Institute in 2020.

For 2020 the main areas of research pursued at the Institute are:

Department I – Professor Stefan Vogenauer

• Legal transfer in the common law world
• History of European Union Law
• Fundamental issues concerning legal reception

Department II – Professor Thomas Duve

• History of legal historiography: traditions of writing legal history
• Law and diversity: legal historical perspectives
• Glocalicing normativities in Iberian Imperial territories (15th – 19th century)

Deadline for applications is May 31st 2019.

(source: MPIeR)

JOB: Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Helsinki: Centre of Excellence in Law, Identity and the European Narratives)

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The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity.

The Faculty of Arts (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-arts) of the University of Helsinki is Finland’s oldest institution for teaching and research in the humanities and the largest in terms of the structure and range of disciplines. It is also a significant international community fostering research, education and cultural interaction.

The Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

for a four-year fixed term period from 1 January 2019 onwards (or as agreed) to contribute to the subproject Migration and the narrative of Europe as an “Area of freedom, security and justice” of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Law, Identity and the European Narratives (EuroStorie, www.eurostorie.org).

The CoE is a part of the Centre of European Studies at the Department of Political and Economic Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The purpose of the CoE is to launch a new, third generation inquiry that critically explores the emergence of narratives of Europe as responses to the crises of the twentieth century and how these narratives have shaped the ideas of justice and community in Europe. It studies the foundational stories that underlie the contested idea of a shared European heritage in law and culture, such as the ideas of rule of law, equality, tolerance, pluralism and the rejection of totalitarianism, and their relevance for current debates on identity and history.

The subproject Migration and the narrative of Europe as an “Area of freedom, security and justice” constitutes one of three subprojects of the CoE. The subproject tackles such topics as the role of broadly understood forced displacement in the production of the idea of Europe and, on more abstract level, in generating scientific knowledge and cultural and political ideas; the idea of Europe and European democracy, human rights and the rule of law, emerging from the experience of historical and contemporary exiles, refugees and asylum seekers; the idea of Europe developed under the conditions of forced displacement in relation to the official narratives of the policy papers produced under the auspices of the Council of Europe and the European Union.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in one of disciplines relevant to the project theme (including but not limited to international human rights law, anthropology, human geography), the ability to conduct independent scientific research and possess the teaching skills required for the position. The candidate should preferably have strong experience in ethnographic and post-colonial methodologies. The period following the completion of doctoral degree must not exceed five years, excluding family leave and equivalent periods of absence. An appointee must be able to provide a clear contribution to the theme of the CoE and to its general development, together with full-time researchers, postdocs, visiting faculty, Ph.D. students, and graduate students working as research assistants. To fulfil the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the research and teaching activities of the CoE. An appointee is expected to contribute 2-5 months of the annual work time to joint projects at the CoE, develop her/his own and our common research agenda, and contribute to collective academic tasks such as teaching, seminars and joint academic papers.

SALARY AND TRIAL PERIOD

Annual gross salary for a postdoctoral researcher varies between 41,000 and 50,000 euros, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. There is a six-month trial period for the position.

Health care services and standard Finnish pension benefits are provided for the University employees.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply for the position button below. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal.

Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English as a single pdf file:

1) A curriculum vitae (max 4 pages).
2) A numbered list of publications on which the applicant has marked in bold her or his five key publications to be considered during the review.
3) A statement (max 2 pages) outlining how the applicant’s expertise could contribute both to research conducted at the CoE and to this specific subproject.
4) A summary (max 2 pages) on the applicant’s scholarly activities including original research at an international level, international academic networks, local co-operation, success in obtaining research funding, experience in research management.

Instructions to applicants for teaching and research positions, please https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-arts/faculty/instructions-to-appli....

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information on the position, and about research theme Migration and the narrative of Europe as an “Area of freedom, security and justice” may be obtained from Dr. Magdalena Kmak, magdalena.kmak@helsinki.fi. Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Anni Kauppinen, anni.kauppinen@helsinki.fi. Technical support for using the University’s electronic recruitment system or the SAP HR portal: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi.

More information here. The application did not contain any specific deadline, but was posted on Monday 29 October 2018.

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JOB: Assistant Professor in Public International Law (Leiden: Grotius Centre for International Law) DEADLINE 15 OCT 2018

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Job description:

Key responsibilities

• To develop and deliver core courses in the Bachelor and Regular LLM programmes in public international law;

• To coordinate and lead teaching activities in cooperation with other lecturers; 

• To conduct high-level research in public international law and sustain a strong publication record;

• To develop and lead core activities of the Centre and to seek, obtain and manage research funding or other funding;

• To assist in a collegial way in any other research or teaching-related work of the Centre;

• To offer specialized seminars and grade assignments and exams, alone or in cooperation with other lecturers.

Requirements:

 Selection criteria

• Excellent command of English; Non-Dutch speaking candidates should be prepared to acquire a good passive knowledge of the Dutch language;

• PhD-degree and excellent track record in research in general public international law, as evidenced by publications in leading international journals;

• Demonstrated teaching experience in public international law, supported by positive teaching evaluations;

• A high sense of initiative, leadership qualities and proven ability to seek and obtain research funding;

• Strong dedication and commitment to the goals and objectives of the Centre;

• An ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially in a team.

Conditions of employment:

Terms and conditionsWe offer a one year term position, with the possibility of renewal based on need, funding and performance. Salary range from €3,545 to €4,852 gross per month on a full-time basis (pay scale 11), in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
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;The principal place of work is Leiden and the intended starting date is as soon as possible.
UTQLeiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification. 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.
DiversityLeiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

 Additional information:

InformationEnquiries can be made to Mrs. Nathalie Walstra, email  n.walstra@law.leidenuniv.nl, telephone 071-527 7578. Information about Law Grotius Centre can be found at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/law/institute-of-public-law/grotius-centre and about Leiden University at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/ 

VACANCY: Academic Assistant, International and European Law (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, DEADLINE 25 AUG 2018)

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The Faculty of Law and Criminology of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) advertises a position for an Academic Assistant (100%) in International and European Law, charged with teaching (40%) and research (60%) assignments. Starting date 1 October 2018.

Full Dutch proficiency is required, since teaching takes place in Dutch.

More information here.

JOB: Full-Time Chair in Public International Law (KULeuven/Open University (The Netherlands); DEADLINE 10 Mar 2016

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The Law Faculty of the KULeuven and the Faculty of Humanities and Law of the Open University (the Netherlands) hire a full-time chair in public international law.

Requirements:

Candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

• PhD in Public International Law
• knowledge of and research experience in Public International Law, demonstrated by an excellent academic output at international level
• interest in fundamental doctrines of Public International Law, such as sovereignty, human rights, governance mechanisms in international society, international relations
• managerial and communicative skills, including an excellent command of English (B2/C1 in CEFR)
• the requisite skill to apply for tenders for research funding; experience in obtaining research grants is a plus
• experience with academic teaching and good didactical qualities, demonstrated by evaluations
• experience with or a demonstrable interest in the engagement of ICT and multimedia in academic teaching
• skills in research supervision; completed PhD studies under supervision are a plus
• a positive attitude towards obtaining the relevant teaching qualifications, if not yet obtained

Proficiency in English is required.
The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, KU Leuven will provide language training to enable you to take part in administrative meetings.
Before teaching courses in Dutch or English, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch respectively English to the required standard.


Research:
The appointed candidate is expected to develop and execute research projects in cooperation with the departments /sections for International and European Law at both Faculties, as well as with the KU Leuven Institute for International Law and the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies. It is expected that excellent results will be achieved, such as publications in international peer reviewed academic journals as well as effective participation in national and international research networks in the field of the chair. This senior position entails the supervision of PhD students.

Teaching:
The appointed candidate will develop and execute an effective contribution to the law curricula of both Faculties. For KU Leuven the position will involve teaching in the campuses at Kortrijk, Brussels and Hasselt in conformity with the educational concept of the university. For the OU the position will involve the development and teaching of courses for online academic education as well as sharing the responsibility for the quality of other courses in the field of the chair. Supervision/examination of LLM papers is expected. Both Faculties expect the teaching to meet the standards of academic programmes (LLB, LLM) as regards level, orientation and content. The teaching will be evaluated through the relevant quality assurance systems, with which the chairholder will have to comply.

Service:
The appointed candidate is expected to engage in assignments of service to society and /or to the administration and management of the institutions where the chair is established.

 Offer:

The actual legal regime of the appointment will be discussed with the selected candidate, in view of interalia his /her nationality and personal preference. The chair's residence has to allow for personal presence of the chairholder in the academic communities,both in Leuven (B) and in Heerlen (NL), on a regular basis.
Equal opportunities and diversity policies are qualities of the HRM policies of both universities.

Interested ?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Bernard Tilleman, tel.: +32 16 32 53 34, mail: bernard.tilleman@law.kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Evert Stamhuis, tel. +31 455 762 307, mail: evert.stamhuis@ou.nl.
For problems with online applying, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than March 10, 2016 via the

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JOB: Lecturer in History and Law (Queen Mary School of Law, University of London); DEADLINE 29 NOV 2015

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The School of Law at Queen Mary (University of London) is hiring a lecturer in "history and law".

Job description:

Queen Mary University of London enjoys an outstanding international reputation for the excellence of its research and teaching in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Its School of History and School of Law are innovative leaders renowned for their dynamic and supportive research environments, their international collaborations, their excellent teaching practices, and their members’ engagement with publics outside academia.

The School of History and the School of Law are now seeking to extend their joint teaching and research interests by appointing an excellent historian of law and legal thought. They invite applications from candidates, who may have completed research towards a doctorate in Law or in History, and whose research may include:
·         The history of legal thought
·         Constitutional history
·         Law in colonial and imperial contexts
·         The history of human rights
·         Religious traditions of law
·         International and transnational history of law
·         Comparative legal history

The School of History and the School of Law would expect the successful candidate to lead in the development of their new degree of Law with History, which will be offered to undergraduates from September 2016, including designing and offering a new module for this programme.  This will be a unique opportunity for the display of intellectual leadership and a flair for work within an interdisciplinary environment.

The post is full time and permanent. Starting salary will be in the range of £39,351 - £41,553 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

More information:

Informal enquiries may be made in confidence to: Professor Miri Rubin (Head of the School of History) or Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas (Head of the School of Law) by e-mail: m.e.rubin@qmul.ac.uk;v.mitsiegas@qmul.ac.uk

A full job profile can be read here.