Call For Resident Teaching Staff - European Law and Governance School/EPLO

European Law and Governance School, Greece

Updated: 19 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

8 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

European Law and Governance School
Department

Educational Affairs
Research Field

Juridical sciences
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Country

Greece
Application Deadline

30 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Athens)
Type of Contract

Other
Type of Contract Extra Information

Appointments are for one-year with the option for renewal and shall be subject to a formal employment contract with the EPLO. Resident teaching staff will be granted the academic title corresponding to their qualifications.
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The European Law and Governance School (ELGS) seeks to appoint full and part time  Resident teaching staff for the 2026-2027 academic year (starting date 1 October 2026) for its campuses in Legraina (Greece), Rome (Italy) and Cascais (Portugal). 

The ELGS is a higher education institution established by the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), an international organization, dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Public Law lato sensu and Governance (www.elgs.eu ). The ELGS holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education for the period 2021-2027. It is headquartered in Rome, Italy and its titles of study are recognized by the Italian Republic as equivalent to the titles offered by the Italian Universities. The ELGS has also campuses in Legraina, Greece, Cascais, Portugal, Venice, Italy and Tbilisi, Georgia.

The ELGS offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of European Law and Governance lato sensu. Moreover, the ELGS runs other educational programs, summer courses and intensive courses on contemporary issues contributing to the public dialogue and stimulating new ideas and challenges. Courses and programs are held mainly in situ and students come from all over the world. The teaching staff is Resident or International.

Type of appointment

Appointments are for one-year with the option for renewal and shall be subject to a formal employment contract with the EPLO. Resident teaching staff will be granted the academic title corresponding to their qualifications. 

Main duties and responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Resident teaching staff are to:    

• Teach in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as in other educational programs delivered by the ELGS or in academic programs affiliated with it, for a maximum of 234 teaching hours per academic year.

• Contribute to the design and structure of courses, develop syllabi, prepare teaching materials, and designate required and recommended study materials for students.

• Organize, manage, and support workshops, webinars, training activities, and open lectures.

• Supervise theses and other academic assignments.

• Conduct research projects, pursue independent research activities, and participate in the preparation of proposals for funded research programs, including Erasmus+.

• Take active part in the implementation of co-funded programs in which EPLO and/or ELGS participates, as well as in academic mobility programs.

• Assist the institutes, academies, and commissions of the ELGS and the EPLO in the fulfillment of their mission and scientific activities.

• Produce at least two (2) pieces of original academic work per year for publication in academic journals of the EPLO and/or in other peer-reviewed academic journals, indicating affiliation with the ELGS.

• Participate in the administrative life of the ELGS and demonstrate willingness to work collaboratively. Faculty members shall also demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence and to supporting students throughout their academic training.

Teaching staff shall be required to be physically present at their assigned campus during the official working hours of the EPLO/ELGS, including teaching hours. Teaching staff may be assigned, relocated, or required to teach at any of the ELGS campuses, in accordance with institutional needs.

Application

Eligible applicants should submit their full curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees and transcripts, and a motivation letter listing their academic, teaching and professional experience along with the names and contact information of two references.

Submission shall be made by Friday 30 January 2026, to recruitment@elgs.eu .


Where to apply
E-mail

recruitment@elgs.eu

Requirements
Research Field
Juridical sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Eligible candidates are scholars who:
• Hold a Ph.D/LLD/JD in Law, preferably in:

  • European Law,
  • European Governance,
  • International Law,
  • Business and Economic Law,
  • New Technologies
  • Environmental Law,
  • Migration Law
  • Rule of Law  
     or a Ph.D or equivalent preferably in:
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • International Relations
  • Governance or another closely related or interdisciplinary field relevant to European and international studies.
  • Are fluent in English. Fluency in Italian, Greek and/or Portuguese or in any other languages is an asset.
  • Have a high standard of research ability.
  • Have experience in the preparation, submission, and/or implementation of funded research proposals, including Erasmus+ and other EU or international funding schemes,
  • Have research record and publications that are published in peer-reviewed journals, books or other.
  • Show flexibility and ability to prepare and teach courses that are in a wider focus area.

Candidates who do not fulfill all the above criteria may be considered as candidates for Fellowships. Fellows do tutorials and assist Resident teaching staff in the execution of their duties.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Juridical sciencesPolitical sciences
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

Remuneration of faculty will be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the EPLO, and the precise amount will be based upon each successful candidate’s experience and capacity. Successful candidates shall have the right to special privileges granted to personnel working for international organizations according to the EPLO’s Headquarters Agreement. Indicatively, the salary of the Resident teaching staff may be between 25.000 and 35.000 Euro per annum based on the qualifications of the selected candidates.


Selection process

A high-profile selection committee of academics and members of the management of ELGS/EPLO will review all the CVs and short list the candidates. The candidates short listed will be invited for an interview before the final selection. The candidates will be assessed by the Faculty Board of the ELGS according to the following criteria:

• Academic qualifications.

• Research record and publications.

• Teaching experience in English.

Candidates are responsible for checking their eligibility requirements to take up the post under the relevant immigration regulations and, if shortlisted, they will be required to provide documentary evidence to support their right to reside and work in the county of the assigned campus. Please note that successful applicants will be granted a Letter of Invitation to support their request for a visa.

The EPLO has every right to withdraw, postpone or cease the recruitment procedure at any phase. Expenses incurred by the Applicant related to this process are their sole responsibility and will not be reimbursed. The EPLO operates as an equal opportunities’ employer.


Additional comments

All personal data provided by applicants submitting their applications for selection will be processed for the purposes connected to this call or similar calls that will take place in the following 5 years. Therefore, CVs will be safely archived by the ELGS for further consideration. Candidates must provide their personal data in order to enable assessment of their application requirements. Applicants are entitled to legally exercise the right to access their personal data, as well as complementary rights such as the right to amend, update or cancel all data that are inaccurate, incomplete or have not been collected in keeping with law provisions.


Website for additional job details

https://eplo.int/en/job-position/105

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
European Law and Governance School/EPLO
Country
Greece
State/Province
Legraina
City
Athens
Postal Code
19500
Street
64th km Sounion Ave. Legraina Athens, Greece

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
European Law and Governance School/EPLO
Country
Italy
State/Province
Rome
City
Rome
Postal Code
00186
Street
Palazzo Altemps Piazza S. Apollinare 46 00186 Rome, Italy

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
European Law and Governance School/EPLO
Country
Portugal
State/Province
Cascais
City
Cascais
Postal Code
2750-461
Street
Casa de Santa Maria Rua do Faroi de Santa Marta 16 2750-461 Cascais, Portugal

Contact
State/Province

Attica
City

Athens
Website

https://www.elgs.eu/
Street

Polygnotou 2 & Dioskouron
Postal Code

105 55
E-Mail

recruitment@elgs.eu

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