Junior lecturer (junior docent) in Social and Organizational psychology

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Netherlands

Updated: 14 days ago
Deadline: 31 May 2024

9 May 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
Research Field

Cultural studies
Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Netherlands
Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

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

No

Offer Description

As a Junior Docent you will support the following programs: Bachelor Psychology, Master Organizational Psychology, and Research Master Social Psychology. You will be involved in various teaching-related and organizational activities in both programs.

In your time as a Junior Docent, you will be encouraged to develop your own skill set in preparation for various career paths. In addition to acquiring a basic qualification in teaching (‘BKO’), you will work with other educators within the sections of Social Psychology and Organizational Psychology within the Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology.

Your duties
As a junior lecturer you will have a variety of duties depending on your expertise and interest, such as

  • Supervising workgroups for psychology courses
  • Contributing to promotional activities (Outreach)
  • Assisting in evaluating student assignments and exams
  • Supervising student projects
  • Co-teaching courses with a more experienced teacher

Requirements
Specific Requirements
  • Have completed a Master in social psychology or a related field
  • Have strong oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English
  • Possess good organizational skills
  • Be enthusiastic about teaching
  • Be proactive and able to work independently

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.


Additional Information
Benefits
  • A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation.
  • A salary of minimum € 3.226,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.090,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Teacher 4.
  • A position of at least 0.8fte. The employment contract is initially for one year, with the possibility of a temporary extension.

We also offer the following attractive fringe benefits and regulations, including:

  • a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus,
  • solid pension scheme (ABP)
  • a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
  • discounts on collective insurances (healthcare- and car insurance)

Additional comments

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to this project? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application by May 31, 2024. Please apply via the application button and upload (1) a short (motivation) letter (not longer than 1 page) and (2) your curriculum vitae (which lists two references whom we can contact). Interviews will take place in early June.

Submitting a diploma, a reference check and an assessment are part of the application procedure.

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.


Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/341374/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Postal Code
1081BT
Street
Van der Boechorststraat 7
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/341374/junior-lecturer-junior-docent-in-soc…

Contact
City

Amsterdam
Website

http://www.vu.nl/
Street

De Boelelaan 1105
Postal Code

1081 HV

STATUS: EXPIRED

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