Lecturer in European History

The capacity group European Studies is looking for a candidate to teach in the bachelor of European Studies , specifically in the major European History  . The candidate can also be asked to teach courses in the European Studies more generally or adjacent programmes such as the bachelor of History. The candidate has expertise in the political history of Europe and/or European integration. Your expertise testifies of a clear transnational perspective on the political history of Europe and/or has a distinct international or global focus.

What are you going to do

You contribute to the further development of education in the broad field of European Studies and specifically European History, and develop new initiatives. You provide inspiring lectures and tutorials. Your teaching duties also include supervising theses and contributing to the renewal and improvement of the curriculum.

You will participate in the teaching of existing modules on European and transnational political history, such as Turning Points in Modern European History, National Thought in Europe, and The Ordering of Modern Europe, alongside more specialized courses. There may be an opportunity to develop courses that build on your own expertise in European Studies and European history. Important is proven flexibility in teaching on topics beyond your own research focus, a willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams of teachers and the ability to offer lectures and tutorials in the bachelor and minor programmes that aspire to a wide range of students.

Tasks and responsibilities

• developing, coordinating, and teaching courses within the bachelor European Studies, in cooperation with the staff of the capacity group European Studies;
• supervising bachelor and master theses;
• keeping track of relevant scholarship and integrate new insights into teaching;
• playing an active role in the development and implementation of improvements and innovations in course pedagogy and content;
• carrying out administrative and management tasks;
• taking part in committees and working groups.