Lecturer, Data Science & AI Education | Master Thesis Coach

University of Amsterdam (UvA); Nederland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Amsterdam (UvA) seeks a Lecturer to support education in the Masters Information Studies and Artificial Intelligence programs. You will teach, coach TAs, supervise master theses, and help organise seminars and labs within the Graduate School of Informatics.

The role emphasizes teaching excellence, seminar preparation, and collaboration with course coordinators, with potential support across programs in a vibrant Amsterdam computing ecosystem.

Qualifications

• MSc in computer science or related field with PhD preferred.
• Motivational teacher with an encouraging teaching style.
• Teaching experience and course administration experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to incorporate innovative research into teaching.
• Pro-active and flexible attitude.
• Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
• Professional command of English and willingness to learn Dutch.
• Possession of the University Teaching Qualification or willingness to obtain within two years after start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and adapting course material for project groups and computer lab sessions.
• Coaching and instructing TAs.
• Supervision of project groups.
• Grading and/or providing feedback on weekly assignments.
• Giving lectures.
• Supporting the Master thesis process (organisation as well as supervision).
• Organizing extracurricular activities (if applicable).

Skills

Motivational teacher

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Proactive and flexible

English proficiency

Education

MSc in computer science or related field

PhD preferred

University Teaching Qualification or willingness to obtain within two years

Job description

University of Amsterdam (UvA) seeks a Lecturer to support education in the Masters Information Studies and Artificial Intelligence programs. You will teach, coach TAs, supervise master theses, and help organise seminars and labs within the Graduate School of Informatics.

The role emphasizes teaching excellence, seminar preparation, and collaboration with course coordinators, with potential support across programs in a vibrant Amsterdam computing ecosystem.