JUNIOR LECTURER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

Are you passionate about teaching in one of the areas among software engineering and information sciences? And do you want to help us educate the next generation of IT experts using innovative teaching methods? Then, please apply as a junior lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 - 1

Job description

We are looking for one colleague who is passionate about education, within the areas of “Software Engineering and Information Sciences”. Our Department wants to attract a junior lecturer who can strengthen our staff by giving high-quality instruction in teaching. You will support the Bachelor and/or Master programs. As a junior lecturer, you will be involved in various teaching-related and organizational activities in both programmes.

As a Junior lecturer you will be encouraged to work on academic innovations and to build a portfolio in the context of education as a preparation for various career paths. To this end, you will have the opportunity to acquire a basic qualification in teaching at university level (‘BKO’). The junior lecturer position is ideally suited for early-career teachers. A full Junior Lecturer Trajectory is 4 years and 2 months.

Each junior lecturer position will be embedded in the following areas and related education programs:

• Software Engineering. Related courses in our Bachelor Computer Science include subjects like: Requirements Engineering, Software Design, Software Process (from academic year 2022/23). Related courses in our Master Computer Science (Track Software Engineering and Green IT) include subjects like: Service Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Green Lab, Foundations of Adaptive Software (from academic year 2022/23).
• Information Sciences: Related courses in our Bachelor Computer Science include subjects like: Information Management, Web Technology, Human-Computer Interaction. Related courses in our Master Information Sciences include subjects like: Digitalization and Sustainability, Software Architecture, Research Methodology and Thesis Design.

More information about our programs and courses can be found in our online Study Guides:

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en

Your duties

The junior lecturer will be expected to:

• supervise/coordinate bachelor and/or master thesis projects
• support teachers in individual courses in the associated education programmes
• coordinate student assistants
• provide technical and organisational assistance for project-oriented courses
• advise on and help with the further development of innovative teaching concepts

Requirements

• have completed a Master in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Sciences or a related Master programme
• have the academic background/competences in the position of choice
• be enthusiastic about teaching
• have strong oral and written communication skills in English
• possess good organizational skills
• be proactive and able to work independently

What are we offering?

A full Junior Lecturer Trajectory is 4 years including 2 months probation, and cannot be extended beyond this period. This position therefore does not lead to permanent employment.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization is ideally suited for starting teachers. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €2,960 (scale 10) and a maximum €4,670 (scale 10), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.

The employment contract will affect a period of 50 months. The junior lecturer position is placed in the Department of Computer Science. The position is immediately available.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• 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),
• contribution to commuting expenses,
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to more than 11,000 students.

Application

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your:

• curriculum vitae (CV)
  • highlighting teaching experience
  • highlighting relevant competences and skills
  • including two references we may contact
• a one-page cover letter (CL)
  • including a motivation for this teaching position
  • explaining how you fulfill the requirements for this position
  • explaining how your experience relates to the courses listed above (make it specific)
• BSc and MSc academic transcripts
  • containing all your grades at university level

The application deadline is

Friday 11/03/2023.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Dr. Sara Lusini
Position: Director of Education
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +31 20 59 87483

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