Lecturer positions in Computer Science​/Cyber Security; fte

2 Lecturer positions in Computer Science and/or Cyber Security (0.6-1.0 fte each)

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities.

Applying is possible until: 15 februari 2026

The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), part of the Faculty of Science at Leiden University, is seeking candidates for two Lecturer positions (0.6-1.0 FTE). These are teaching positions appointed at the “Docent 4” level, or for lecturers with significant qualifications and a track record, at the “Docent 3” level. Ideal candidates hold or are close to obtaining a PhD in computer science, AI, or a closely related field.

Candidates with substantial academic teaching experience in the field, even without a PhD, are also invited to apply.

The successful candidates will be primarily assigned to bachelor-level courses, with teaching duties tailored to each candidate’s profile, preferences, and expertise. Depending on experience, this may involve leading courses independently or co-teaching in collaboration with a professor. All courses are supported by a number of teaching assistants, depending on the class size. Involvement in thesis supervision is also possible. Courses can typically be taught in English, but proficiency in Dutch will be an advantage because of our Dutch language bachelor programs Informatica and Cyber Security and Cyber Crime (in The Hague).

Other relevant programs offered at LIACS include the bachelor Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, master Computer science and the Cyber Security minor.

For these programs, we are particularly looking for candidates with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Computer Systems, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, and Data Science.
We ask candidates to reflect on their teaching experience in these areas in their motivation letter.

LIACS has a friendly and collaborative culture, where new colleagues quickly feel at home and supported by fellow staff in teaching duties. This culture extends to teacher/student contacts, making for a collaborative atmosphere where research and education can blossom. Our culture is very diverse, inclusive, and highly international.

• Teaching (independently and/or as a co-teacher) courses in the topics mentioned above
• Serving as a proactive member of the institute’s teaching staff
• Contributing to improving the curriculum design and the innovation of education in general

The Leiden Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. Our people are driven by curiosity to expand fundamental knowledge and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline.

The research and education programs carried out at the Faculty of Science are diverse, ranging from artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 1,300 staff and almost 4,000 students. We are located at the heart of one of Europe’s biggest bio-science parks, where university and business life come together.

The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is the Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Institute of the Faculty of Science of Leiden University. We offer courses at the Bachelor and Master of Science level in the core areas of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science, and in the interdisciplinary areas of Business, Creative Intelligence, and Bioinformatics. We are a highly international place to do research, committed to excellence in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We value fun, inclusivity, openness, and teamwork, ensuring that excellence and enjoyment go hand in hand.

• PhD degree
  * in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field
• Interest or experience in cyber security, programming, systems or data science
• Inherent interest in teaching at a computer science institute, in an academic…