Tutor for the Bachelor Security Studies

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is looking for a new tutor.

What you will do

Tutors are (junior) academic teachers who are responsible for teaching workgroups across the BSc Security Studies (BaSS). Tutors primarily teach workgroups in which students work on their academic and professional skills using content from the lectures, and learn to apply relevant theories and practices. Collaborating with the course lecturers, tutors develop workgroups, teach in small groups, provide input on assessment methods and rubrics, and grade assignments and exams. As such, tutors are tasked with helping students develop the following skills and knowledge:

• Academic skills: critical thinking, writing, communication, general research and interdisciplinary skills;
• Professional skills: teamwork, intercultural skills, organisational and leadership skills, and reflection & lifelong learning skills;
• Topical knowledge: theory and practice from relevant disciplines, research methods.

Tutors in the BaSS will have several tasks:

• A tutor supports the preparation of/and teaches workgroups with students (in a classroom setting and/or online);
• A tutor has a role in the assessment of students, and gives feedback to students;
• A tutor monitors the progress of students and facilitates to advance it;
• A tutor attends all lectures of the courses that are scheduled in conjunction with Skills Labs and Course Labs they are teaching;
• A tutor attends and participates in all tutor trainings and tutor meetings;
• A tutor is an active member of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs.

Where you will work

The mission of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA)? Contributing to society. The faculty does this through high-quality interdisciplinary education and (new) scientific knowledge. Whether it is terrorism, security, artificial intelligence or a governance solution to the housing crisis, contemporary issues are comprehensively addressed at FGGA.

In the heart of The Hague, where important decisions are made, students and professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills. There is much collaboration with academic and societal partners, which ensures that students leave university with a smile and one foot in the future, ready to make a substantial contribution to society.

FGGA is one of the seven faculties of Leiden University. This young, entrepreneurial, innovative organisation has three scientific institutes, two centres, over 3,700 students and 425 staff members. For more information about the faculty, click here.

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute specialising in security issues. ISGA is part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs of Leiden University.

ISGA analyses and studies security issues with local, national, transnational and global impact. These include crises, intelligence, terrorism, war, violence and cybercrime. The institute is characterised by a multidisciplinary research approach.

ISGA is based in the residential city of The Hague, the international city of peace, justice and security. Inspiring interactions are maintained with other knowledge institutions, regional, national and international governments, the private sector and NGOs.

What you bring

In this team, we are looking for someone who can work independently. Every job is different, so in the beginning we will devote attention to your onboarding. If some of the work activities are new to you, we will look together at what you need, and draw up a development plan. This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following:

Essential:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field. To complement the knowledge and skillset in our current team we are primarily looking for candidates with a background in Cyber Security, Economics, Governance of Sustainability, Crisis and Security Management, Safety Science/Management or Research Methods;
• Recent graduate or 1-2 years of relevant work experience. This is an early career position;
• Basic knowledge of, and interest in safety and/or security issues and how they are studied within various disciplines;
• Enthusiasm for teaching and guides students with demonstrated didactic and guiding skills;
• Ability to work well in an international team, be flexible, work well under pressure and show initiative;
• Excellent command of English, with the ability and willingness to work towards Dutch language proficiency. Current proficiency in Dutch is considered an asset.
• Intercultural sensitivity and the ability to integrate different perspectives in your teaching and collaborations;
• Willingness to work towards obtaining University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
• Available full-time. Lectures and workgroups may be scheduled outside of regular office hours.

Desirable:

• Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary background;
• Experience with teaching and/or mentoring students (using a variety of teaching methods and tools);

If you immediately recognise yourself in this profile, or if do you not quite meet all the requirements, but you believe that this is the right job for you, we look forward to your application!

What we offer

Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development.

You can count on an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located in the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University.

The start date for the position is 18-01-2027. The successful candidates will be expected to be physically present in the Netherlands for the starting date of the contract. The first two weeks of employment will be entirely dedicated to training. Teaching (in-person or hybrid) will take place on our campus in the Hague and the hired candidates will be expected to be physically present on campus for at least 3 days a week.

We also offer:

• An employment contract for the duration of appointment for one year. Depending upon funding and performance, the position can be extended to a permanent position after 1 year. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities.
• A salary of a minimum of € 3.706,- and a maximum of € 5.760,- gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (scale 10);
• A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP;
• Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;
• Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.
• Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for paid parental leave. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription or bicycle scheme, and we also offer child-care options;
• If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands;
• A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop.

For more information about employment conditions, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions

What we value

Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research means inclusive education and research.

Want to apply or find out more?

Please submit your application no later than 02-12-2026 via the blue button in our application system. Please ensure that you upload the following documents in PDF format quoting the vacancy number.

• Your CV (excluding a picture, but including the names and contact details of two potential references); and
• Motivational document in which you answer 5 questions (see instructions below)

Instead of a regular motivational letter we ask the candidates to send a document in which they answer the following 5 questions (maximum of 150 words for each question):

• Why are you applying for this position, and how does this teaching position fit within your long-term career goals?
• What experience do you have with teaching (this can include classroom teaching, but also tutoring, coaching etc.) and describe how this experience might help you as a tutor within the Bachelor Security Studies program?
• What kind of team player are you? Please provide examples of the role(s) you played in past teamwork, challenges you might have experienced and successes you achieved.
• What achievement are you most proud of? Please explain how this has impacted your personal development.
• When it comes to education, what elements contribute to a good teaching environment?
• The first interviews will take place in the week of December 7th 2026. Candidates will be asked to prepare a short 5-minute teaching segment on a topic of their choosing.

If you would like more information about what the job entails, please contact BaSS tutor manager Sofie Delpeut (e-mail: s.delpeut@fgga.leidenuniv.nl)

To help us get to know each other better, we follow a number of steps in the application procedure. For more information, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. If you nevertheless choose to send us CVs, no rights can be derived from this.