Teaching assistant department European, Public and International Law (27349)

    →   Apply until 09/07/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Law and Criminology
    →   Department RE22 - European, Public and International Law
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 20%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202406/RE22/PA/002

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• You will assist in the practice-based teaching at the department (i.e. organization, counselling and assessment of practical exercises and seminars), in particular teaching skills to students in the course (in Dutch, not in English) of ‘International Human Rights Law’ (2nd Bachelor of Law), as well as the supervision of bachelor papers and master theses.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in Laws. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You are involved in other professional activities and/or you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of the practice-based teaching at the department.
• You are interested in a teaching assignment in the field of international human rights law.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in continuing education in the ambit of international human rights law, etc. are recommended.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a one year appointment, which will not be renewed. Attention: You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University.
• Your appointment will start on 13 September 2024.
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. More information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave (per year for a full-time employment), bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv in pdf format
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Yves Haeck (Yves.Haeck@UGent.be), +32 (0)485 / 53 97 02: please send me an sms or whatsapp in advance if you wish to talk to me by phone or whatsapp). 

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36