Assistant Professor in Tax Law

Tilburg University | Tilburg Law School

is looking for an

Assistant Professor in Tax Law

Department: Tax Law

Hybrid or on site: Tilburg (on site)

Contract size: 0,6 - 1,0 fte (24 - 40 hours per week) 

Full-time gross monthly salary: €4.728,00 - €6.433,00 

Contract duration: 12 months (internal candidates) / 18 months (external candidates), possibly followed by a permanent contract

Intended start date: 1 September 2026 

Tilburg Law School (TLS) is looking for an enthusiastic colleague whose research and teaching has a strong affinity with international and European tax law. Do you like working in a team and want to make an impact with your research? This is your chance! The department of Tax Law is part of the Fiscal Institute Tilburg (FIT) which is a large and interdisciplinary institute. It produces world-leading research and delivers innovative teaching in the domain of taxation. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to this institute within a collaborative team environment. You will have the chance to engage in existing projects and initiate new research within the research program of the institute.

Your position

The Assistant Professor will have an active role in the areas of education, research and management of the department.

Education, which prepares students for legal professional practice and legal research, is an important part of the responsibilities. The Assistant Professor will be teaching in the International Business Taxation master. This will also include the supervision of master theses within this program. The master is an English-language program. Ideally, the candidate is also fluent in Dutch so that there is the possibility to work in the Dutch-language bachelor and master programs of the FIT.

The research of the Assistant Professor is conducted within the research plan Connecting Responsible Organizations. Researchers from the FIT work closely in this context with colleagues from Private Law, Corporate Law & Labor Law. Together we work on improving traditional regulatory frameworks in light of new developments that have an impact in the area of taxation and collaborations between various organizations and stakeholders. In this context, the Assistant Professor is expected to develop its own line of research in alignment with the research plan and to participate in the international debate. The (innovative) research is also carried out in interaction with other researchers within the research program. The Assistant Professor is also expected to make efforts to acquire second- and third-stream income.

As an Assistant Professor you are also expected to contribute to management of the department. We value a relevant and inspiring role in the development of the national and international positioning of FIT. You will work closely with other colleagues to guide education and research. Naturally, the Assistant Professor participates in faculty, university, and external collaborations that are necessary for fulfilling the role effectively.

Your profile

Tilburg University is curious to learn how you can contribute to our education, research, and team of which you will become a part. That is why we would like to get the best possible understanding of your knowledge, insight, skills, and personality. Below you will find the qualifications that we consider important for the position.

• A completed PhD in tax law;
• A strong affinity with international and European tax law and – ideally - an interest in the development of sustainable taxes for society in line with our research program;
• Excellent research qualities as manifested by an established or developing publication record;
• The capacity (and ideally experience) to write competitive grant proposals and attract external funding;
• Good teaching skills and enthusiasm for delivering education. Experience in higher education is considered an asset; 
• A University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or the willingness to acquire a UTQ within the first year of employment, which is a requirement for all teaching staff of Tilburg University;
• An excellent command of written and spoken English (C1), and a willingness to learn Dutch. Current proficiency in Dutch is considered an asset;
• Willingness to contribute to departmental and faculty roles and committees.

Our offer

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• Employment of 0,6 – 1,0 fte (24 - 40 hours per week).
• Salary between €4.728,00 and €6.433,00 gross per month for full-time employment (UFO-profile Assistant Professor 2, salary scale 11). Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
• This is a vacancy for a position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 1 CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 12 for internal and max. 18 months for external candidates. If, in the opinion of the employer, you perform well and the financial situation of the department allows it, there is continuation in the same position and equal organizational conditions, you will be given a permanent contract.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
• Hybrid working with home working allowance (€2 p/day) and internet allowance (€25 p/month). Please note that we value a vibrant and active university community and therefore we find it important to see each other regularly. Consequently, the baseline is that all employees should be present on campus for at least 50% of their working time.
• Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
• Moving allowance (subject to conditions).
• 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
• Pension through ABP.
• Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
• A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.

For more information, please see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities.

Want to know more?

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Prof. Cees Peters at c.a.t.peters@tilburguniversity.edu.      

Want to apply?

We kindly invite you to apply before May 23, 2026. Applications can only be submitted online.

In order to make a good selection, we ask you to provide the following documents:  

1. Letter of motivation, addressed to Prof. Maurice Adams

1. Your Resume

1. Publication list and one or two publications
2. Recent education evaluations

1. Contact details of at least two referees (we only approach referees of candidates who go to the second round of interviews)

We look forward to your response.

The selection of applications will take place within one week of the closing date. You will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. The selection interview will take place in person on June 10, between 13:00 and 17:00. You are therefore expected to participate in the interview in Tilburg. 

Tilburg Law School uses structured interviews, conducted by a standing Appointment and Promotions Committee (APC), supplemented a member of Tax Law. The Committee for this vacancy consists of the following members:

1. Prof .dr. Maurice Adams, chair APC
2. Prof. mr. dr. Elies van Sliedregt, member APC
3. Prof. mr. dr. Johan Wolswinkel, member APC
4. Prof. dr. Cees Peters, member Tax Law

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on 1 September 2026.

About Tilburg University 

Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.

We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.

About Tilburg Law School
Tilburg Law School was founded in 1963 and has since grown into a leading faculty for law and public administration. Our education and research are distinctly innovative and interdisciplinary. We are driven by our mission to actively engage with pressing societal challenges such as new technologies, sustainability, and the position of vulnerable groups in the rule of law, from the perspective of legal and administrative sciences. We operate in response to local, regional, national, and international developments, and collaborate closely with other disciplines such as economics, behavioral and social sciences, philosophy, history, and digital sciences. The faculty is organized into five departments: Public Law & Governance, Private, Business and Labour Law, Criminal Law, the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology & Society, and Tax Law.

Our education
Tilburg Law School offers bachelor's programs in Dutch Law, Tax Law, Business Law, and the English-taught Global Law program. Of the nine legal master's programs, five are offered in hybrid formats and six are taught in English. The faculty also offers both a bachelor's and a master's program in Public Administration. Our education places particular emphasis on vulnerability and on those who are vulnerable in society. Through this, we aim to contribute to a just and sustainable society. Tilburg Law School is a frontrunner in educational innovation and values inclusive, accessible, and flexible education. We train our students to become knowledgeable, skilled, and critical academics who are equipped to navigate the complex challenges of the evolving digital society.

Our research
The five departments of Tilburg Law School collaborate closely in four distinctive research programs focusing on globalization and law, regulation of technology, vulnerability in criminal law, and sustainable private law relations. These research programs include both legal and public administration scholarship, as well as interdisciplinary approaches.
We strongly emphasize team science, encouraging researchers to work together, share knowledge, and strengthen one another in content and methodology.

The research program of the FIT is called ‘Connecting Responsible Organizations. We work closely together with colleagues from Private Law, Corporate Law & Labor Law. This program examines how (new) models and strategies governing relationships between private actors, organizations, and their stakeholders are—or could be—regulated and shaped by legal frameworks. In particular we focus on improving traditional regulatory frameworks in light of new developments that have an impact in the area of taxation and collaborations between various organizations and stakeholders, such as the Tax Administration, ministries, OECD, UN, businesses, individuals, judiciary, NGOs, academia, etc. In doing so, we embrace a broad view on sustainability, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You can find more information about this program on our website.

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