An academic in Law of Obligations

An academic in Law of Obligations (50%)

Reference: 38687 / DRTB 021P B / 2027

UCLouvain seeks to recruit

A part-time academic position in Law of Obligations

Main campus: Saint-Louis Bruxelles

About us

UCLouvain is the leading French-speaking university in Belgium and is also widely recognised internationally. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on nine campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 20 faculties, 23 research institutes, 5 learning centres and 18 libraries. UCLouvain also has two university hospitals.

UCLouvain is a major player in the transition to a sustainable society. The challenges of the ecological crisis are integrated into courses and the university develops numerous local projects (such as a university farm and sustainable campuses). As a digital university, UCLouvain is involved in open science and education, and trains academics in innovative teaching practices through its Louvain Learning Lab. Thanks to two science parks, the university’s research benefits from interaction with 250 companies and 3 incubators, which is fuelled further by being at the centre of a region driven by technological innovation.

UCLouvain has a strong tradition of international collaboration in both teaching and research. These partnerships take shape through numerous exchange agreements, its firm commitment to the European alliance Circle U. and the network The Guild, as well as the welcoming of a large community of international researchers, supported by the Louvain Welcome Desk.

The Saint-Louis Campus – Brussels (until recently known as the Université Saint-Louis - Brussels) is characterised by its specialisation in the humanities, its pioneering experience with staggered timetables, successful initiatives promoting multilingualism over the past 30 years, and the specialisation and influence of its centres and research institute, IRIS-L, in a number of specialist fields. This approach is part of a commitment to promoting interdisciplinarity in relevant fields, a culture of community and human relations across all the site’s activities, and a resolute openness to the economic, social, cultural and religious diversity that characterises the Brussels Capital Region, which serves as both the primary seat of the European Union’s institutions and the capital of the State.

Post description

Within the Faculty of Law Saint-Louis and the Institut de recherche interdisciplinaire Saint-Louis, Social Sciences and Humanities Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:

You will participate in and initiate collaborative projects within the centre.

During your career, you will supervise theses in private law and strive to secure external funding, in particular from the FRS-FNRS, the Federal Science Policy Office, the Brussels-Capital Region and the European Union, to carry out new projects.

Once you have been granted tenure, you will undertake various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as serving on programme committees, the faculty office, the faculty council, or examination boards, or holding management roles within the research centre or research institute.

You will also contribute to services to society, particularly in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields.

Finally, through your research and teaching activities, you will ensure the university’s national and international visibility, particularly in the field of private law. Tenured, you will carry out various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as being a member of a programme committee or examination committee or having management responsibilities within the faculty or research institute.

You will also contribute to serving society, particularly in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields. Finally, you will ensure, through research and teaching activities, the university’s international visibility.

Who we’re looking for

You hold a PhD in Law or Legal Science.

You have proven experience in university teaching, ideally supported by formal evaluations.

Teaching skills
You must demonstrate significant experience in public speaking.

You will also have a high-quality and innovative teaching project, aimed at student inclusion and participation, as well as dialogue with professional practice and non-legal disciplines. These skills are particularly important, especially for the legal methodol