Lecturer Spanish Language Acquisition

Todoele; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam invites applications for an enthusiastic University Teacher (D4) to deliver high-quality Spanish language courses within the Faculty of Humanities in Amsterdam. The role focuses on language acquisition and cultural components, with no research component.

We offer development opportunities, including UTQ, Dutch language programs, and a structured lecturer development program. A four-year temporary contract with a two-month probation is provided, 38 hours weekly,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish language at university level to non-native speakers.
• Ability to teach high-level cultural content and develop critical thinking in language courses.
• Experience and knowledge of IT tools for language acquisition teaching.
• University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or willingness to start UTQ track.
• Good command of Dutch language or willingness to obtain Dutch language qualification.
• Ability to teach in Spanish and English.
• MA in Language Acquisition or related area essential; PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bachelor's education within the Spanish language programme under the supervision of the lead instructor.
• Deliver Spanish language acquisition courses in a dynamic, effective manner, and at a level appropriate to a university.
• Assess students across a range of skills and knowledge, and provide learners with appropriate feedback.
• Teach relevant high-level cultural material as part of the language acquisition courses.
• Assist students to develop skills in critical thinking relevant to the courses you teach.
• Coordinate practical matters around your own teaching working group (administrative tasks and communicating with students).

Skills

University teaching

Spanish language teaching

IT for language teaching

Dutch language proficiency

Bilingual Spanish/English

UTQ/teaching qualification track

Education

MA in Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies

PhD in Hispanic studies (preferred)

Job description

Between €3.706 and €5.760 gross per month based on full-time employment, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable.

The University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic, effective University Teacher (D4) to deliver outstanding Spanish language courses. You will be equipped to teach top quality language acquisition modules containing high-level cultural components.

At the Faculty of Humanities, you will work alongside a team of colleagues to teach a series of modules focused on Spanish language learning. Depending on your expertise and experience, there may also be opportunities to teach other, related subjects. Please note that this post consists exclusively of teaching and does not include a research component.

This is what you will be doing

• Provide bachelor's education within the Spanish language programme under the supervision of the (lead) instructor, both in the area of language acquisition and in more general subjects of the programme;
• Deliver Spanish language acquisition courses in a dynamic, effective manner, and at a level appropriate to a university;
• Assess students across a range of skills and knowledge, and provide learners with appropriate feedback;
• Teach relevant high-level cultural material as part of the language acquisition courses;
• Assist students to develop skills in critical thinking relevant to the courses you teach.
• Coordinate practical matters around your own teaching working group (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students).

We offer temporary employment for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. 38 hours per week. The preferred starting date is 01 January 2027.

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.

• You have experience teaching Spanish language at university level to non-native speakers at a Dutch university;
• You can teach high-level cultural content and critical thinking integral to language acquisition courses;
• You have experience and knowledge of using IT for language acquisition teaching;
• 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 have a good command of the Dutch language. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer the opportunity to take and pass the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
• You can teach in Spanish and English;
• You have a completed MA in some area of Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies relevant to the post.

An MA in Language Acquisition or some related area of Hispanic Studies is essential, while a PhD is preferred, although not a requirement. In exceptional cases, candidates who hold a PhD in another area of Hispanic studies and also have demonstrable experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition courses may also be considered for this post.

For questions about the position or department: Prof. Dr. Shelley Godsland, [e-mail], Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature.