Plastic Workshop Instructor - Inspire Design Students

Design Academy; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport allowance

Kilometre reimbursement (€0.25/km)

Parking next to building

Holiday allowance 8%

Year-end bonus 8.3%

ABP pension

Job summary

Design Academy Eindhoven is seeking an Instructor for the Plastics Workshop in Eindhoven. The role is part-time (16-24 hours per week) with a 1-year contract and the chance to guide students in hands-on plastic design projects.

You will develop instructional materials, run demonstrations, and collaborate with workshop colleagues to improve facilities. Fluency in Dutch or English and relevant plastics experience are important for success.

Qualifications

• Higher vocational education or equivalent qualifications.
• In-house emergency basic certificate.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in higher vocational education is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and/or English.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise students in design assignments in plastics.
• Develop instructional materials and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Team Coordinator to improve facilities.
• Plan and organize work processes and instructional materials.

Skills

Pedagogical didactics

Workshop supervision

Plastics experience

Dutch and/or English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Higher vocational education diploma

In-house emergency basic certificate

Tools

Casting/Moulding techniques

Vacuum forming techniques

Thermosets & Thermoplastics knowledge

Job description

Design Academy Eindhoven is seeking an Instructor for the Plastics Workshop in Eindhoven. The role is part-time (16-24 hours per week) with a 1-year contract and the chance to guide students in hands-on plastic design projects.

You will develop instructional materials, run demonstrations, and collaborate with workshop colleagues to improve facilities. Fluency in Dutch or English and relevant plastics experience are important for success.