Associate Professor of Diplomacy, International Relations, and International Organization; fte

Associate Professor of Diplomacy, International Relations, and International Organization (1.0 fte)
Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities.

Applying is possible up to and including:  30 september 2026

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), within the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) at Leiden University, is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of Diplomacy, International Relations and International Organization.

Applicants will be mid-career scholars that have developed a strong research agenda and an excellent publication record in the fields of  international diplomacy ,  international relations  and  international organization , broadly construed, including organizational aspects and public administration approaches. The ideal candidate will also have substantial teaching experience in one of these areas, particularly in view of their expected role in the two-year advanced MSc International Relations and Diplomacy program, delivered in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael.

What you will do
The candidate, embedded within the Diplomacy and Global Affairs research group, will play a key role in strengthening ISGA’s teaching, research, publication output and grant-acquisition capacity at a time of growing student enrolment and exciting interdisciplinary research opportunities.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

Conduct high-visibility, independent research in the fields of international diplomacy, international relations, and international organization, developing a strong and distinct research program.

Support the ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of ISGA by publishing in leading international outlets and by attracting substantive individual and/or collaborative research grants.

Lead a team of junior scholars in research and grant acquisition.

Play a leading role in research or education accreditations.

Deliver high-quality teaching on the theory and practice of diplomacy, including recent developments in diplomacy, organizational aspects and emerging tools and trends in (international) diplomatic affairs.

Supervise master-level theses.

Design new courses, lead and reform or develop education programs.

Participate in committees related to ISGA and its teaching programs.

Contribute to public debates through writing and media engagement on key issues in international diplomacy, international relations, and international organization.

Where you will work
What is 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 diplomacy, geopolitics, 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 joy, skills 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,  .

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute specialising in security issues and global affairs, including international security and conflict resolution 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, cybercrime as well as issues as related to global affairs. The institute is characterized 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
We are looking for someone who can work independently. However, 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:

PhD degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration or a related academic area.

A proven track record in developing an independent and original research programme, as demonstrated by publications in leading international…