You will be involved in teaching in our Biology track and related fields, depending on your expertise. You will also act as an academic advisor (tutor) in our tutoring programme.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Teach and develop courses in the Biology track like Urban Ecology Lab, Conservation and Restoration Biology, and Ecology - from Soil to Society 

• Depending on your background you could also teach in related tracks in the Sciences, or in courses in the Academic Core (e.g. Big Questions courses).

• Be involved in course planning, evaluation, and alignment within the curriculum.

• Advise your tutees on curriculum planning, study progress, exploration of personal and academic interests, academic and career possibilities after AUC, and matters concerning AUC policies.

Information about the AUC programme can be found at https://www.auc.nl/academic-programme

We are looking for a new colleague who can bring expertise to our Biology track. A background in the fields of Ecology and/or Conservation Biology is preferred, as well as experience in interdisciplinary applications.

You are a lecturer who:

• Has a PhD or or at least four years of relevant reseach experience after the MA.

• Has experience in teaching at university level, preferably with a University Teaching Qualification (BKO or equivalent).

• Is fluent in English, both written and spoken (C1 level).

• Is experienced with advising, mentoring, or coaching.

• Is allowed to work in the Netherlands.

AUC highly values applicants who:

• Have affinity or experience with Liberal Arts and Sciences education.

• Understand and are able to effectively mobilise diversity as an asset in the classroom.

• Thrive in multidisciplinary and international teams.

• Have an international profile and/or experience.

• Have the necessary interpersonal skills to guide students with empathy and sensitivity.

A temporary contract for 30.4-38  hours a week, preferably starting on 1-2-2025, for the duration of 12 months. A permanent contract subsequently follows if we assess your performance positive. The UFO profile docent 3 is applicable.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be €4,537 to €6,209 (scale 11)  gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. 

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime);
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• excellent study and development opportunities;
• help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.