Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Leiden Law School in Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

About Position

Leiden University’s Faculty of Law is seeking an Assistant Professor of Business Administration to join the Department of Business Studies. This position involves developing and delivering education at both bachelor’s and master’s levels, with a particular focus on strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Research responsibilities include publishing in international peer-reviewed journals and contributing to academic networks. The role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the new master’s degree in Law & Business Administration.

Position Details

Position: Assistant Professor of Business Administration (1.0 FTE)
Institution: Leiden University
Department: Department of Business Studies, Faculty of Law
Research Field: Business Studies
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-Track
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary Range: €4,537 to €6,209 gross per month (scale 11)
Benefits: Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%), pension scheme, flexible working hours, health and vitality initiatives, sabbatical options, homeworking allowance

Research Areas

Business Administration
Organizational Behavior
Marketing
Law & Business Administration
Strategy
Entrepreneurship

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in a relevant social science field (e.g., Business Administration, Organizational Sciences, Psychology, Economics)
Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Interest in research that links business administration with legal studies
Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or willingness to obtain within two years

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with interdisciplinary research involving law and business
A strong track record in publishing research in peer-reviewed international journals
Interest in marketing research and its application to policy

Key Responsibilities

Develop and teach courses in business administration, focusing on strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship
Supervise master’s theses and engage in academic mentorship
Conduct research and publish in international journals
Participate in academic conferences and professional networks
Contribute to the Law & Business Administration master’s degree program