Job description
The (junior) lecturer in will join a cohesive team of Communication Science section members within the BMS faculty, dedicated to innovative and inspirational teaching in Communication Science.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Teaching and supervising first and second year BSc COM students; more specifically the (junior) lecturer will teach in BSc COM modules This will include the following:
- Module coordination
- Project supervision
- Assessment of project assignments
Your profile
- Has an MSc or nearly completed PhD in the Communication Science discipline
- Has excellent teaching potential
- Has experience as (junior) lecturer or as a student assistant with comparable work experience
- Can teach in English
Our offer
- We encourage high responsibility and independence, while collaborating with colleagues, researchers, other university staff and partners. We follow the terms of employment by the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO). Our offer contains a fulltime position for 6 months.
- Your starting salary will be € 3.378,- gross per month (scale 10);
- An end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and a holiday allowance of 8%;
- A minimum of 29 holiday days per year (full-time basis) and an attractive pension scheme;
- A family-friendly institution with excellent work-life balance support and free use of sports facilities;
- Employment conditions according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO).
Information and application
Are you interested in being part of our team? Please submit your application before July 7, 2025 and include the following:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasising your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position
- A Curriculum Vitae
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Mirjam Galetzka (m.galetzka@utwente.nl).
About the organisation
At the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), we unite the worlds of people and technology to address today’s complex societal challenges. We are passionate about understanding human behaviour, fostering responsible innovation, and designing solutions that create societal value. Our educational programmes span disciplines such as Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences, and Health Sciences. Through our bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Professional Learning & Development programmes, and interdisciplinary research themes – including Emerging Technologies & Societal Transformations, Resilience, Smart Industry, Learning, and Health – we empower students and researchers to make a positive societal impact.
At BMS, we combine critical thinking with practical action. From advancing sustainable mobility with innovations like the world’s most efficient hydrogen car to shaping policies that promote digital inclusion, our work contributes to a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future. Whether it’s exploring how technology influences human behaviour or leveraging data and innovation to transform industries and communities, we ensure that technology serves people – and not the other way around.
As an employer, BMS offers a vibrant, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Join us and become part of a forward-thinking community that equips you to shape the future – for yourself and society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact.
