• Develop elective courses for the Bachelor and Master programme on various specialised topics based on your expertise and interest;
• Supervise thesis projects in the Bachelor and Master programme, as well as related study programmes;
• Coordinate and teach tutorial group courses (leading teams of 10 or more junior lecturers) in the Bachelor programme;
• Teach lectures in introductory courses on topics such as research methods, international relations, European politics, policy and governance, and more. You might be asked to teach courses in other related study programmes;
• Contribute to the quality of teaching and the curricula via active collaboration on a variety of on-going initiatives in our programmes.

• A PhD in Political Science, International Relations or Public Policy.
• At least one year experience in developing, teaching and/or coordinating political science courses at the university level, including thesis supervision.
• Ability to develop and teach introductory and advanced courses, as well as thesis projects on topics in the realm of international relations, political economy and/or public policy.
• Capacity to teach in English and/or Dutch, and a willingness to acquire passive knowledge of Dutch within three years. Teaching in Dutch is preferred but not mandatory.
• The basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such;
• A collaborative relationship with practitioners/policy-makers to benefit teaching, or a willingness to develop such relationships.

A challenging disciplinary and interdisciplinary work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organisation. To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in a discerning, independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterised by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society. 

The position concerns temporary employment of 30,4 hours per week. We offer a temporary employment contract of a maximum of 12 months with a probationary period of two months. Upon proven suitability and unchanged financial and organizational circumstances, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment.

Salary depends on past education and relevant work experience. For this position the University Job Classification profile Docent 3 applies, with a minimum salary of €4728 and a maximum salary of € 6433 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 11, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a year-end bonus. Applicants from abroad can be eligible for the 30% tax incentive scheme over a period of five years. Parental leave is standard for 16 weeks. Because we value your continued personal development and professionalisation, we also offer excellent opportunities for study and development.

On top of these renumerations, we offer you a position in which initiative and input are highly valued, an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues, and an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups. In case of equal qualification, female and minority candidates will be given preference.