You will be teaching Paintings Conservation in the Master’s (MSc) and Advanced Professional Programme (APP) in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, with emphasis on the APP programme. Under the guidance of the current lecturers in Paintings Conservation you will support students in the development of their academic and practical knowledge and skills through lectures and workshops, and as a supervising lecturer in conservation practicals and APP internship placements You will also teach an introduction to paintings conservation in the BA minor programme.

Tasks and responsibilities

• teaching theory and practical coursework in paintings preservation and conservation;
• supervising student internships and hands-on conservation projects;
• with the team, contribute to the up-keeping and maintenance of the paintings conservation laboratory;
• attending meetings and lectures related to your teaching duties, preparing for teaching in consultation with the other paintings conservation lecturer and other colleagues;
• marking (final) assignments and papers, providing input on tests and test questions, under guidance of the experienced PA lecturing team.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic temporary replacement lecturer in paintings conservation, someone who enjoys helping the development of students on their way to entering the conservation profession, someone who likes to take on responsibility for the quality of our education programme in close collaboration with the rest of the team.

Your experience and profile

• you have a MA degree (or internationally recognised equivalent) in paintings conservation;
• you can demonstrate your ability and commitment to teaching paintings conservation at graduate level;
• you have advanced experience and skills in paintings conservation;
• you are able to teach in English with oral and written fluency;
• you have a good command of the Dutch language;
• you are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to cater to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers).

We offer a temporary employment contract for a period of 12 months with a probationary period of two months. The employment contract is for 11,4 hours a week. The preferred starting date is 01 September 2025.

Your salary, depending on relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between € 3,378 to € 5,331 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. Favourable tax agreements may apply to applicants moving from abroad. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

What else do we offer?

• training and development opportunities;
• an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
• a position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated;
• an academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.