Assistant Professor in Crisis Governance at Leiden University, The Hague, Netherlands

Assistant Professor in Crisis Governance at Leiden University, The Hague, Netherlands (2025)

About the Position

Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Crisis Governance. This role supports the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary research and high-quality teaching in security and crisis studies. Based in The Hague, a hub for international governance, the position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of academia and real-world policy challenges.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor in Crisis Governance
Institution: Leiden University
Faculty: Governance and Global Affairs
Department: Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA)
Research Fields: Crisis Governance, Disaster Studies, Public Administration, Political Science
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Flexible within 2025
Working Hours: 30.4 – 38 hours per week
Salary Range: €4,537 – €7,056 gross per month (scale 11–12, depending on experience)

Research Themes

Crisis and Disaster Governance
Risk and Safety Management
Organizational and Policy Responses to Emergencies
Public Safety Studies
Interdisciplinary Security Research

Eligibility and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Crisis Governance, Disaster Management, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field
Strong academic publication record
Experience in university-level teaching
Excellent proficiency in English