Teacher in international private law

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Department: Faculty of Law - general
Regime Part-time

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The Faculty of Law has the following part-time (20%) vacancy: teacher in the field of international private law.

Position

  • You will provide high-quality education in the field of international private law.
  • You will assist in the following courses
    • Internationaal Privaatrecht (6 ECTS, master of laws)
    • Grondige Studie Internationaal Privaatrecht (9 ECTS, master of laws),
    • International Family Law (3 ECTS, LL.M, master of laws, exchange students)
    • International Commercial Transactions (9 ECTS, LL.M)
    • Global Legal Systems (comparative law) (3 ECTS, LL.M)
  • You will play a role in developing activating, student-centred and competence-driven education.
  • You will supervise an international moot court competition in the field of private international law.
  • You will supervise master's students during practical classes.
  • You will contribute to the development and coaching of the final bachelor thesis.
  • Your teaching role will evolve along with the study programmes.

Profile

  • You hold a master’s degree in law. This is a condition of admissibility.
  • Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
  • You have an affinity with, and preferably demonstrable experience in, private international law.
  • Experience in moot court competitions is an advantage.
  • You have a good command of Dutch and English.
  • You are a good communicator and can effectively convey knowledge to large and small groups of students.

What we offer

  • We offer a part-time (20 %) appointment as a teacher for a period of 1 January 2026 until 14 September 2028 (renewable after positive evaluation and in line with the faculty's strategic objectives).
  • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP). If you work part time, your salary is calculated proportionally on the basis of your employment percentage.  
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
  • The planned start date is 1 January 2026.
  • You will do most of your work at the City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
  • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

  • You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including Thursday 16 October 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include a motivation letter.
  • The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following dates in your calendar: 20 or 21 October 2025 (selection interviews).
  • If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. dr. Thalia Kruger, thalia.kruger@uantwerpen.be.

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