Lecturer Spanish Language Acquisition

University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year allowance 8.3%

Lecturer Development Programme

University Teaching Qualification (BKO

Dutch as a Second Language programme

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam is seeking an enthusiastic lecturer to teach Spanish language acquisition modules at the bachelor level within the Spanish language programme. You will work under a lead instructor, contribute to general programme topics, and integrate high-level cultural material into coursework.

Required are university teaching experience with non-native speakers, IT proficiency for language teaching, and a MA in Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish language at university level to non-native speakers at a Dutch university.
• Ability to teach high-level cultural content and critical thinking integral to language acquisition courses.
• Experience and knowledge of using IT for language acquisition teaching.
• UTQ or starting UTQ track during employment and completing certificate within three years.
• Good command of Dutch; option to take state exam for Dutch as a Second Language programme II if not fluent.
• Ability to teach in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide bachelor education within the Spanish language programme under the supervision of the lead instructor.
• Deliver Spanish language acquisition courses in a dynamic, effective manner at university level.
• Assess students across a range of skills and knowledge and provide meaningful feedback.
• Teach high-level cultural material as part of language acquisition courses.
• Assist students to develop critical thinking skills relevant to the courses.
• Coordinate practical matters around your teaching group, including admin and student communications.

Skills

University teaching

Dutch language proficiency

English and Spanish teaching

IT for language teaching

Education

MA in Language Acquisition or Hispanic Studies

UTQ (or start UTQ track)

PhD preferred

Job description

You are a demonstrably effective teacher and an excellent team player

At the Faculty of Humanities, you will work alongside a team of colleagues to teach a series of modules focused on Spanish language learning. You have extensive experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition to non-native speakers at university level. 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. 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.

This is what you will be doing

At the University of Amsterdam you will:

• 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).

This is what we ask of you

• 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.

This is what else we offer you

• We offer temporary employment 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 €3.706 and €5.760 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.

This is where you will be working

The Spanish Programme is part of the Department of Modern and Foreign Languages in the Faculty of Humanities. All employees on the Spanish programme form part of the Romance Languages and Cultures Group. The faculty is sited in the centre of Amsterdam and boasts a diverse international staff who create an inspiring and dynamic working environment in which outstanding programmes are delivered to bright, enthusiastic students who come from all over the world.

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. An MA in Language Acquisition or some related area of Hispanic Studies is essential, while a PhD is preferred, although not a requirement.

You are a demonstrably effective teacher and an excellent team player

At the Faculty of Humanities, you will work alongside a team of colleagues to teach a series of modules focused on Spanish language learning. You have extensive experience of teaching Spanish language acquisition to non-native speakers at university level. 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. 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.

This is what you will be doing

At the University of Amsterdam you will:

• 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).

This is what we ask of you

• 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.

This is what else we offer you

• We offer temporary employment 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 €3.706 and €5.760 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.

This is where you will be working

The Spanish Programme is part of the Department of Modern and Foreign Languages in the Faculty of Humanities. All employees on the Spanish programme form part of the Romance Languages and Cultures Group. The faculty is sited in the centre of Amsterdam and boasts a diverse international staff who create an inspiring and dynamic working environment in which outstanding programmes are delivered to bright, enthusiastic students who come from all over the world.

For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:

Prof. Dr. Shelley Godsland, [e-mail]

Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature