The Department of Media Studies is looking for fixed-term Lecturers to teach in the Media Studies BA programme, specifically in the track Cultural Information Studies. Lecturers who have a PhD may also be asked to teach courses in the related Master’s programmes Cultural Data & AI and Archival & Information Studies.
Candidates should have considerable knowledge of the study of Critical Data Studies and/or Archival Studies in the humanities, especially in the areas of computational research methods, AI, and/or critical archival studies. They will also have demonstrable affinity with media theory, AI ethics and cultural data analysis. Practical experience in working analytically with cultural data sets (cultural heritage data, social media data) and computational tools is desirable.
Successful candidates will be a member of the subject team for Critical Data & AI.
The Department of Media Studies is looking for fixed-term Lecturers to teach in the Media Studies BA programme, specifically in the track Cultural Information Studies. Lecturers who have a PhD may also be asked to teach courses in the related Master’s programmes Cultural Data & AI and Archival & Information Studies.
Candidates should have considerable knowledge of the study of Critical Data Studies and/or Archival Studies in the humanities, especially in the areas of computational research methods, AI, and/or critical archival studies. They will also have demonstrable affinity with media theory, AI ethics and cultural data analysis. Practical experience in working analytically with cultural data sets (cultural heritage data, social media data) and computational tools is desirable.
Successful candidates will be a member of the subject team for Critical Data & AI.
Lecturers will teach mainly in the bachelor's degree in courses concerned with such topics as data journalism, media theory, digital practices, digital methods and information analytics, media history as well as contemporary themes in digital culture, all in the program of Media and Information. With a PhD, Lecturers also may also teach in the Master’s degree program and supervise theses.
Tasks and responsibilities
Under the supervision of a course coordinator, you will be teaching in the Media Studies BA programmes, specifically in the track Cultural Information Studies. Your tasks will comprise: teaching seminar groups;
We offer a temporary employment contract for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The employment contract is for 30,4 hours a week. Preferred starting date is 01 August 2025.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and relevant experience, ranges between € 3,378 to € 5,331. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
Lecturers will teach mainly in the bachelor's degree in courses concerned with such topics as data journalism, media theory, digital practices, digital methods and information analytics, media history as well as contemporary themes in digital culture, all in the program of Media and Information. With a PhD, Lecturers also may also teach in the Master’s degree program and supervise theses.
Tasks and responsibilities
Under the supervision of a course coordinator, you will be teaching in the Media Studies BA programmes, specifically in the track Cultural Information Studies. Your tasks will comprise: teaching seminar groups;
We offer a temporary employment contract for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The employment contract is for 30,4 hours a week. Preferred starting date is 01 August 2025.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and relevant experience, ranges between € 3,378 to € 5,331. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the red button. The deadline for applying for this vacancy is 28 May 2025.
Applications should include the following information (submitted in one .pdf):
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.
The interviews will be held on 23 June 2025. A trial lecture may be part of the application procedure.
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the red button. The deadline for applying for this vacancy is 28 May 2025.
Applications should include the following information (submitted in one .pdf):
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.
The interviews will be held on 23 June 2025. A trial lecture may be part of the application procedure.
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