Part‑time Academic Position in Law of Obligations

About the role

UCLouvain is seeking a part‑time (50%) academic to join its Faculty of Law at the Saint‑Louis campus in Brussels. The position combines teaching, research and community service in the field of law of obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Bachelor‑level courses on law of obligations and legal methodology, including daytime, evening and Saturday classes.
• Conduct research within the IRIS‑L Institute and the Centre for Private Law, supervise theses, and secure external funding from national and European sources.
• Participate in collaborative projects, serve on programme committees, examination boards and other institutional bodies, and contribute to societal outreach.

Required profile

• PhD in Law or Legal Science with a doctoral thesis focused on law of obligations.
• Proven university teaching experience, preferably with large lecture audiences and positive evaluations.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals or edited volumes on private law.
• Ability to obtain research funding and manage research teams.

Required skills

• Advanced public speaking and teaching skills.
• Proficiency with digital teaching tools and artificial intelligence applications in legal education.