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Lecturers Work and Organisational Psychology and/or Sports and Performance Psychology

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 14968
  • PhD
  • €4.728 - €6.433
  • Closes on
    30-04-2026
Apply

Lecturers Work and Organisational Psychology and/or Sports and Performance Psychology

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 14968
  • PhD
  • €4.728 - €6.433
  • Closes on
    30-04-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Who are we looking for

Effective immediately, we are seeking two inspiring lecturers: One in the area of Work and Organisational Psychology, and one focusing on a combination of Sports and Performance Psychology and Work and Organisational Psychology. The W&O Psychology programme group offers a bachelor specialization, a master’s program with four specialised master’s tracks (one of which is Sports and Performance Psychology), and we are involved in the Psychology Research Master’s program. Within the faculty of social and behavioural sciences, the discipline of Psychology offers a range of Bachelor's and Master’s degree programs. As a lecturer, you will be part of the Work and Organisational Psychology programme group. The teaching and research focus in our programs is internationally oriented.

 

Working at the UvA

Who are we looking for

Effective immediately, we are seeking two inspiring lecturers: One in the area of Work and Organisational Psychology, and one focusing on a combination of Sports and Performance Psychology and Work and Organisational Psychology. The W&O Psychology programme group offers a bachelor specialization, a master’s program with four specialised master’s tracks (one of which is Sports and Performance Psychology), and we are involved in the Psychology Research Master’s program. Within the faculty of social and behavioural sciences, the discipline of Psychology offers a range of Bachelor's and Master’s degree programs. As a lecturer, you will be part of the Work and Organisational Psychology programme group. The teaching and research focus in our programs is internationally oriented.

 

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

Your role as a lecturer will consist of (a combination of) the following job tasks:

•             Develop and teach (part of the) courses and working groups in the area of work and organisational psychology and/or sport- and performance psychology, including courses in psychological research and methodology and statistics.

•             Coordinate courses in these topic areas.

•             Supervise students with their bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, and master’s internship.            

 

 

You have:

  • A PhD in work and organisational psychology, social psychology, organisational behaviour, sport psychology, behavioural economics, or related field (or are within 6 months of obtaining a PhD in one of these fields);
  • Experience with teaching classes and individual thesis and/or internship supervision
  • A completed BKO (Basic Teaching Qualification) is highly desirable (otherwise you need to be willing to obtain a BKO within the first 24 months of your contract);
  • Knowledge and expertise in sport, performance and/or organisational psychology
  • Experience with quantitative empirical research methods and analyses
  • English proficiency (Dutch proficiency is useful).

 

You are:

•             Enthusiastic about the scientist-practitioner model in teaching

•             A team player

•             Proactive

•             Conscientious

•             Focused on quality and self-development

•             Adaptable to changing circumstances

•             High in self-regulation and reflective of own skills

•             Good in planning and organizing

•             An excellent communicator

 

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

Your role as a lecturer will consist of (a combination of) the following job tasks:

•             Develop and teach (part of the) courses and working groups in the area of work and organisational psychology and/or sport- and performance psychology, including courses in psychological research and methodology and statistics.

•             Coordinate courses in these topic areas.

•             Supervise students with their bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, and master’s internship.            

 

 

You have:

  • A PhD in work and organisational psychology, social psychology, organisational behaviour, sport psychology, behavioural economics, or related field (or are within 6 months of obtaining a PhD in one of these fields);
  • Experience with teaching classes and individual thesis and/or internship supervision
  • A completed BKO (Basic Teaching Qualification) is highly desirable (otherwise you need to be willing to obtain a BKO within the first 24 months of your contract);
  • Knowledge and expertise in sport, performance and/or organisational psychology
  • Experience with quantitative empirical research methods and analyses
  • English proficiency (Dutch proficiency is useful).

 

You are:

•             Enthusiastic about the scientist-practitioner model in teaching

•             A team player

•             Proactive

•             Conscientious

•             Focused on quality and self-development

•             Adaptable to changing circumstances

•             High in self-regulation and reflective of own skills

•             Good in planning and organizing

•             An excellent communicator

 

Your place at the UvA

What else do we offer you

We are seeking two lecturers (UFO profile Lecturer 3) with an employment contract of max. 30,4 hours per week (0.8fte) for a period of 12 months with a possible extension to a permanent contract, preferably effective from August 1, 2026. A contract for less hours per week is negotiable (for instance 0.6 fte).

If you prove to be a good fit and financial and organisational circumstances remain unchanged, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment agreement.

The position comprises 90% teaching and 10% development time. The UvA offers many development opportunities within the framework of the lecturer professionalization program, including obtaining the basic teaching qualification.

 

About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships.
In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them?
Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

What else do we offer you

We are seeking two lecturers (UFO profile Lecturer 3) with an employment contract of max. 30,4 hours per week (0.8fte) for a period of 12 months with a possible extension to a permanent contract, preferably effective from August 1, 2026. A contract for less hours per week is negotiable (for instance 0.6 fte).

If you prove to be a good fit and financial and organisational circumstances remain unchanged, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment agreement.

The position comprises 90% teaching and 10% development time. The UvA offers many development opportunities within the framework of the lecturer professionalization program, including obtaining the basic teaching qualification.

 

About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships.
In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them?
Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Important to know

Your application & contact

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application in one .pdf file by 30 April, 2026.

Your application in one .pdf file should include:

•             a curriculum vitae;

•             a letter of motivation;

•             teaching evaluations.

We will inform the selected candidates no later than May 7th. The selection interviews will take place on May 12 or May 13, 2026.

We welcome applications from members of minority groups. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.

Questions about this vacancy? Please contact:

Dr. Marije de Goede ([email protected]) In case of equal suitability, the internal candidate is preferred over the external candidate.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Read more
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application in one .pdf file by 30 April, 2026.

Your application in one .pdf file should include:

•             a curriculum vitae;

•             a letter of motivation;

•             teaching evaluations.

We will inform the selected candidates no later than May 7th. The selection interviews will take place on May 12 or May 13, 2026.

We welcome applications from members of minority groups. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.

Questions about this vacancy? Please contact:

Dr. Marije de Goede ([email protected]) In case of equal suitability, the internal candidate is preferred over the external candidate.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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