Join us!
We teach Eastern Europe in its broader contexts. Within the BA and MA programmes of European Studies, our Eastern European Studies team offers courses that are related to the history, politics, and cultures of modern Eastern Europe – understood broadly as the region between the Baltic and the Black Seas but also including the Balkans and the former Soviet Union, in the 20th and 21st centuries. Eastern European Studies team members also teach in the broad first-year programme of European Studies in the English and Dutch tracks, with general introductions into European history, politics and cultures, and in methodological courses like “Philosophy of the Humanities”. We are looking for a colleague who is able to take over work groups (tutorials) in some of these clusters, and to teach them under the supervision of senior colleagues who are in charge of the lectures and the syllabi. Candidates should be able to participate in teaching in the different disciplines covered in the European Studies program.
This is what you will be doing
- Under the supervision of the (lead) instructors, you will provide bachelor's education within the European Studies programme, both in the area of Eastern European Studies and in more general subjects of the programme;
- You will work for an equivalent of four days a week (i.e., having a 0.8 fte contract);
- You will coordinate practical matters around your own teaching working groups (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students);
- You will do the grading for various course assignments, including tests/exams and term papers, in coordination with your team/course leader;
- You will learn how to employ effective and stimulating teaching methods;
- You will attend the regular team meetings of European Studies;
- You will help the team updating course materials or assignments and selecting teaching methods;
- You will be mentoring small student groups on all BA-levels;
- The supervision of BA theses in your field of expertise is possible under the supervision and responsibility of a senior colleague.
This is what we ask of you
- You have an MA degree in a relevant discipline, preferably linked to Eastern Europe in the broad sense;
- You are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to cater to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers);
- You have attained the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you have not attained the UTQ you are required to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract and obtain the certificate within three years of employment;
- You are capable of teaching and presenting in academic English.
- Knowledge of the Dutch language is a big plus; in case your Dutch is not yet elaborate enough for teaching in Dutch there is the option of taking specific language courses at UvA that bring you to the respective level.
This is what else we offer you
- We offer temporary employment of 0.8 fte for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is 01 January 2027;
- Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between €3706 and €5760 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable;
- Excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development;
- The opportunity to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (BKO);
- The opportunity to complete the Dutch as a Second Language program II;
- A position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated;
- An enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
- An inspiring and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
This is where you will be working
European Studies is a flourishing programme with tracks in European Law, Politics, Culture, History, Economics and Eastern European Studies. You will become part of a diverse and international staff of around 50 colleagues. The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
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.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
Are you a junior academic with an interest in Eastern/South Eastern Europe, and in Europe’s past and present? And do you have a passion for teaching and mentoring? Then we have the perfect job for you!
Join us!
We teach Eastern Europe in its broader contexts. Within the BA and MA programmes of European Studies, our Eastern European Studies team offers courses that are related to the history, politics, and cultures of modern Eastern Europe – understood broadly as the region between the Baltic and the Black Seas but also including the Balkans and the former Soviet Union, in the 20th and 21st centuries. Eastern European Studies team members also teach in the broad first-year programme of European Studies in the English and Dutch tracks, with general introductions into European history, politics and cultures, and in methodological courses like “Philosophy of the Humanities”. We are looking for a colleague who is able to take over work groups (tutorials) in some of these clusters, and to teach them under the supervision of senior colleagues who are in charge of the lectures and the syllabi. Candidates should be able to participate in teaching in the different disciplines covered in the European Studies program.
This is what you will be doing
- Under the supervision of the (lead) instructors, you will provide bachelor's education within the European Studies programme, both in the area of Eastern European Studies and in more general subjects of the programme;
- You will work for an equivalent of four days a week (i.e., having a 0.8 fte contract);
- You will coordinate practical matters around your own teaching working groups (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students);
- You will do the grading for various course assignments, including tests/exams and term papers, in coordination with your team/course leader;
- You will learn how to employ effective and stimulating teaching methods;
- You will attend the regular team meetings of European Studies;
- You will help the team updating course materials or assignments and selecting teaching methods;
- You will be mentoring small student groups on all BA-levels;
- The supervision of BA theses in your field of expertise is possible under the supervision and responsibility of a senior colleague.
This is what we ask of you
- You have an MA degree in a relevant discipline, preferably linked to Eastern Europe in the broad sense;
- You are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to cater to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers);
- You have attained the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you have not attained the UTQ you are required to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract and obtain the certificate within three years of employment;
- You are capable of teaching and presenting in academic English.
- Knowledge of the Dutch language is a big plus; in case your Dutch is not yet elaborate enough for teaching in Dutch there is the option of taking specific language courses at UvA that bring you to the respective level.
This is what else we offer you
- We offer temporary employment of 0.8 fte for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is 01 January 2027;
- Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between €3706 and €5760 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable;
- Excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development;
- The opportunity to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (BKO);
- The opportunity to complete the Dutch as a Second Language program II;
- A position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated;
- An enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
- An inspiring and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
This is where you will be working
European Studies is a flourishing programme with tracks in European Law, Politics, Culture, History, Economics and Eastern European Studies. You will become part of a diverse and international staff of around 50 colleagues. The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
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.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:
Prof. Dr. Michael Kemper
Chair of Eastern European Studies, Capacity Group of European Studies, Department of History, European Studies, Religious Studies and Hermetic Philosophy, Latin American Studies.
Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application.
The vacancy closes on 20 September 2026.
Your application should comprise a motivation letter of no more than three pages, a CV, and copies of your latest academic degree document. Feel free to add one written sample (from your thesis or an academic publication) that gives insight into your academic interests.
