Two Lecturers in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Laplace Apply; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Utrecht University invites applications for two Lecturer positions in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Utrecht, focusing on teaching in the Dutch-language bachelor programme and possible contributions to international or English-language master’s courses. The two appointments cover 26–32 hours per week, with a start around January 2027 and four-year fixed-term contracts.

The role involves seminars, teaching, assessing assignments, supervising theses, and supporting undergraduate research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Strong Dutch language skills for bachelor teaching; English at C1 level for relevant programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide seminars and other teaching activities.
• Assess assignments and provide feedback.
• Supervise theses and support undergraduate research projects.
• Contribute to international or English-language master’s courses.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Job description

Two Lecturers in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Netherlands

Apply by 12 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

Utrecht University offers Two Lecturers in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Utrecht, focused on interdisciplinary social science teaching and thesis supervision.

Utrecht University is recruiting two lecturers for teaching within interdisciplinary social sciences. This is one umbrella vacancy for two appointments rather than two independently listed job opportunities. The lecturers will provide seminars and other teaching activities, assess assignments, support undergraduate research projects and supervise theses. Work is expected primarily in the Dutch-language interdisciplinary social sciences bachelor programme, with possible contributions to international or English-language master’s courses. A relevant master’s degree in social sciences and university-level teaching experience are expected. Strong Dutch is essential for bachelor teaching, and English at C1 level is specified for relevant programmes. Two appointments covering 26–32 hours per week; intended start around January 2027. Compensation or funding: EUR 3,706–5,760 gross per month at full-time 38-hour scale; positions are 26–32 hours weekly according to the detailed conditions (header says 28–32). Stated appointment or programme length: Four years fixed term. Application timing: 12 November 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam on source application page. Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Applicants with strong social science teaching experience, demonstrable educational organisation skills and the ability to teach comfortably in both Dutch and English are particularly well matched. Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: The post is teaching-centred rather than research-centred and has a fixed four-year employment term. It may be unsuitable for applicants without advanced Dutch-language competence or those primarily seeking a postdoctoral research appointment. Overall Opportunity Assessment: The opportunity offers substantial interdisciplinary teaching and student supervision within a clearly fixed-term academic appointment.

Interdisciplinary social science teaching and thesis supervision

Level Researcher

Time Commitment Part-time

Duration Four years fixed term

Field Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Specialization Social Sciences

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

A relevant master’s degree in social sciences and university-level teaching experience are expected. Strong Dutch is essential for bachelor teaching, and English at C1 level is specified for relevant programmes.