Within the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies and the Religions, Spiritualities, Cultures, Societies Research Institute, Social Sciences and Humanities Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:
You will mainly teach in the field of Canon Law (contemporary canon law, internal and external validity, comparative religious law). You will also be expected to deliver lectures across the various degree programmes run by the faculty. You will also supervise Master’s theses.
You will develop your research activities, including the lead of research programmes, in the field of canon law, and more specifically in current canon law. The focus is on canon law as a contemporary and living discipline, rather than on the historical and medieval aspects of the law’s origins. You will supervise doctoral theses and sit on thesis committees in theology and religious studies.
In addition, you will be expected to take on responsibilities within the Group of French-speaking Canonists of Belgium and to carry out expert assignments for the Catholic Church and for public authorities (both Belgian and European).
Once 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.
