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Do you want to develop your teaching and management skills? Are you patient and do have a positive attitude? Do others characterize you as empathic? Are you available from 24 August 2026 until 30 October 2026 and from 4 January 2027 until 12 February 2027 for 12 hours a week? Then this job might be something for you! The faculty of Economics and Business seeks enthusiastic students who would like to teach our first-years students and help them to integrate in the university.
Teaching Assistant Principles of Economics and Business 1 and 2
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- 14998
- University
- €2.925 - €2.981
- Closes on06-05-2026
Do you want to develop your teaching and management skills? Are you patient and do have a positive attitude? Do others characterize you as empathic? Are you available from 24 August 2026 until 30 October 2026 and from 4 January 2027 until 12 February 2027 for 12 hours a week? Then this job might be something for you! The faculty of Economics and Business seeks enthusiastic students who would like to teach our first-years students and help them to integrate in the university.
Teaching Assistant Principles of Economics and Business 1 and 2
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- 14998
- University
- €2.925 - €2.981
- Closes on06-05-2026
Working at the UvA
Do you want to make the difference for our students?
All first-year students will be enrolled in Principles of Economics and Business 1 and Principles of Economics and Business 2. During this course students will obtain an overview and comprehensive knowledge of the main themes and subjects in economics and business. The course will focus on the theoretical concepts, their intellectual history and meaning, and their importance for understanding real phenomena in society. Moreover, a foundation will be laid for students to independently carry out academic research and relate their findings to the existing academic literature. This includes learning how to search for academic literature and how to read and evaluate it based on academic economic and/or business administration articles.
During the course the student-assistant has to discuss literature related to the topic of that particular week. At the end of the first period the students will write an assignment which will be graded by the student-assistant. In the third period student-assistants will supervise students during the writing process of the first academic paper they have to write.
Working at the UvA
Do you want to make the difference for our students?
All first-year students will be enrolled in Principles of Economics and Business 1 and Principles of Economics and Business 2. During this course students will obtain an overview and comprehensive knowledge of the main themes and subjects in economics and business. The course will focus on the theoretical concepts, their intellectual history and meaning, and their importance for understanding real phenomena in society. Moreover, a foundation will be laid for students to independently carry out academic research and relate their findings to the existing academic literature. This includes learning how to search for academic literature and how to read and evaluate it based on academic economic and/or business administration articles.
During the course the student-assistant has to discuss literature related to the topic of that particular week. At the end of the first period the students will write an assignment which will be graded by the student-assistant. In the third period student-assistants will supervise students during the writing process of the first academic paper they have to write.
All about this vacancy
This is what you will be doing
Your main task is to teach every week three groups of first-year students and grade their assignments and re-sit assignments.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Teach three group of approximately 15-20 students
- Prepare classes and grade assignments
- Attend the weekly preparatory meeting on Friday
This is what we ask of you
- You are a third-year or master student at the Faculty of Economics & Business (candidates who graduated or hold a PhD are NOT eligible for this position);
- You are fluent in either Dutch or English (students who are fluent in both languages are preferred);
- People can rely on you, and you are able to be role model for others;
- You are empathic and are interested in others;
- You think it is challenging and fun to teach others;
- You have a positive mind-set: you believe that everyone has the potential to develop;
- You are able to reflect on your own strength and weaknesses, and you can deal with feedback;
- You have a flexible schedule and sufficient space to teach three groups. Additionally you are able to attend the weekly meetings on Friday;
- You are available from 24 August 2026.
This is what we offer you
We offer you a temporary contract from 24 August 2026 to 30 October 2026, with a one-month probationary period. If you prove to be a good fit for the role and are still studying, an extension may be possible. The employment contract is for a maximum of 12 hours per week. Your salary, depending on the number of ECTS you have earned at the start of your employment, will be between €3,084 and €3,141 gross per month based on a full 38-hour working week. This amount excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The CAO NU applies.
All about this vacancy
This is what you will be doing
Your main task is to teach every week three groups of first-year students and grade their assignments and re-sit assignments.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Teach three group of approximately 15-20 students
- Prepare classes and grade assignments
- Attend the weekly preparatory meeting on Friday
This is what we ask of you
- You are a third-year or master student at the Faculty of Economics & Business (candidates who graduated or hold a PhD are NOT eligible for this position);
- You are fluent in either Dutch or English (students who are fluent in both languages are preferred);
- People can rely on you, and you are able to be role model for others;
- You are empathic and are interested in others;
- You think it is challenging and fun to teach others;
- You have a positive mind-set: you believe that everyone has the potential to develop;
- You are able to reflect on your own strength and weaknesses, and you can deal with feedback;
- You have a flexible schedule and sufficient space to teach three groups. Additionally you are able to attend the weekly meetings on Friday;
- You are available from 24 August 2026.
This is what we offer you
We offer you a temporary contract from 24 August 2026 to 30 October 2026, with a one-month probationary period. If you prove to be a good fit for the role and are still studying, an extension may be possible. The employment contract is for a maximum of 12 hours per week. Your salary, depending on the number of ECTS you have earned at the start of your employment, will be between €3,084 and €3,141 gross per month based on a full 38-hour working week. This amount excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The CAO NU applies.
Your place at the UvA
This is where you’ll be working
You will be working in a team with approximately 30 other student assistants. Together, we strive to provide the best education for our students. Learning from each other and improving yourself are important values, as well as maintaining a positive and constructive attitude. We always meet on campus.
More about the UvA
Your place at the UvA
This is where you will be working
This is where you’ll be working
You will be working in a team with approximately 30 other student assistants. Together, we strive to provide the best education for our students. Learning from each other and improving yourself are important values, as well as maintaining a positive and constructive attitude. We always meet on campus.
More about the UvA
Important to know
Your application & contact
Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter an resume.
For questions about the position or this department please contact during office hours:
- Casper Troost, Coordinator Skills
- E: [email protected]
Also important!
- We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as one pdf file.
- The response period closes on (6 May). Applications that we receive after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, we unfortunately cannot consider.
- The first round of interviews will take place at (Ending of May/Beginning of June).
- In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Important to know
Your application & contact
Do you recognize yourself in the profile and are you interested in the position? We are curious to hear from you and look forward to receiving your cover letter an resume.
For questions about the position or this department please contact during office hours:
- Casper Troost, Coordinator Skills
- E: [email protected]
Also important!
- We would like to receive a cover letter and resume as one pdf file.
- The response period closes on (6 May). Applications that we receive after the response deadline, that are not sent through the link, or are not complete, we unfortunately cannot consider.
- The first round of interviews will take place at (Ending of May/Beginning of June).
- In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority.
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