Teach Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian in an international academic setting
The Slavic Languages and Cultures programme at the University of Amsterdam provides high-quality education in the fields of language acquisition, linguistics, literature, and culture of a region that plays a significant role in global politics. It is the only programme in the Netherlands that offers Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian at an academic level.
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language acquisition is taught at six levels, ranging from absolute beginners to advanced learners, and is offered to various types of students at the University of Amsterdam. You will contribute to the development of teaching materials and coordinate practical matters related to your own tutorial groups (such as administration and communication with students). You will actively participate in the functioning of the programme and in project groups. To carry out these tasks, we are looking for a creative colleague with strong didactic skills and an excellent command of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to language education within a broad academic context, while working with a diverse and international student population.
This is what you will be doing
In consultation with colleagues teaching Russian, Polish, and Czech language proficiency and linguistics, you will teach high-quality classes that enable students to reach a B1/B2 level in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. In addition, you will:
- preparing and delivering classes
- assessing student work (assignments, exams)
- contribute to innovation through the development of teaching materials and educational projects;
- keep up with academic literature and integrate new research insights into your teaching;
- coordinate practical matters related to your own tutorial groups (such as administration and communication with students);
- participate in project working groups.
This is what we ask of you
You have previous experience in teaching Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language proficiency up to B2/C1 level in a higher education setting in the Netherlands, and;
- a completed university degree in a relevant field (with a focus on language acquisition and linguistics);
- excellent command of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian;
- pedagogical and didactic skills (the ability to adapt to students’ starting levels, deliver well-structured teaching, mentor students and actively contribute to consultations with fellow lecturers);
- you are a reliable team player;
- you possess strong organizational skills;
- you are well-informed about recent insights in the field of (second) language acquisition and language teaching, and able to apply these to teaching practice;
- you hold a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you do not yet have a UTQ, you are required to commence the UTQ programme upon starting your employment and to obtain the qualification within three years;
- you have a good command of Dutch and English. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer you the opportunity to take part in the State Examination in Dutch as a Second Language II programme.
This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary position for 12 hours a week, for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is August 1, 2026.
Your salary, depending on relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between €3.546 to €5.538 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. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
- excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development;
- attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
- the opportunity to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
- an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
This is where you will be working
The Slavic Languages and Cultures programme is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The programme consists of an enthusiastic and collegial team. Slavic Languages and Cultures is led by two team leaders and offers an inspiring academic working environment.
The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.
The University of Amsterdam is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive lecturer to teach and develop Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language proficiency courses. Are you the ideal candidate for this position? Join the University of Amsterdam and play a key role in teaching our diverse and engaged student community.
Teach Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian in an international academic setting
The Slavic Languages and Cultures programme at the University of Amsterdam provides high-quality education in the fields of language acquisition, linguistics, literature, and culture of a region that plays a significant role in global politics. It is the only programme in the Netherlands that offers Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian at an academic level.
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language acquisition is taught at six levels, ranging from absolute beginners to advanced learners, and is offered to various types of students at the University of Amsterdam. You will contribute to the development of teaching materials and coordinate practical matters related to your own tutorial groups (such as administration and communication with students). You will actively participate in the functioning of the programme and in project groups. To carry out these tasks, we are looking for a creative colleague with strong didactic skills and an excellent command of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to language education within a broad academic context, while working with a diverse and international student population.
This is what you will be doing
In consultation with colleagues teaching Russian, Polish, and Czech language proficiency and linguistics, you will teach high-quality classes that enable students to reach a B1/B2 level in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. In addition, you will:
- preparing and delivering classes
- assessing student work (assignments, exams)
- contribute to innovation through the development of teaching materials and educational projects;
- keep up with academic literature and integrate new research insights into your teaching;
- coordinate practical matters related to your own tutorial groups (such as administration and communication with students);
- participate in project working groups.
This is what we ask of you
You have previous experience in teaching Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language proficiency up to B2/C1 level in a higher education setting in the Netherlands, and;
- a completed university degree in a relevant field (with a focus on language acquisition and linguistics);
- excellent command of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian;
- pedagogical and didactic skills (the ability to adapt to students’ starting levels, deliver well-structured teaching, mentor students and actively contribute to consultations with fellow lecturers);
- you are a reliable team player;
- you possess strong organizational skills;
- you are well-informed about recent insights in the field of (second) language acquisition and language teaching, and able to apply these to teaching practice;
- you hold a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you do not yet have a UTQ, you are required to commence the UTQ programme upon starting your employment and to obtain the qualification within three years;
- you have a good command of Dutch and English. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer you the opportunity to take part in the State Examination in Dutch as a Second Language II programme.
This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary position for 12 hours a week, for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is August 1, 2026.
Your salary, depending on relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between €3.546 to €5.538 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. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
- excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development;
- attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
- the opportunity to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
- an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
This is where you will be working
The Slavic Languages and Cultures programme is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The programme consists of an enthusiastic and collegial team. Slavic Languages and Cultures is led by two team leaders and offers an inspiring academic working environment.
The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.
Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:
Prof. dr. Bertus van Rooy, a.j.vanrooy@uva.nl
Departmental Chair, Modern Foreign Languages and Cultures
Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the red button until Tuesday June 2. Please, send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file.
The vacancy closes on 3-6-2026. The first round of interviews will take plac in the first weeks of June.
