Junior Lecturer in Political Science

What are you going to do

As a junior lecturer, you will teach tutorials covering primarily academic and methodological skills. To a lesser extent, junior lecturers also teach on core topics in political science, such as international relations, public policy and governance and political economy. Junior lecturers will be involved in the first and second year of the programme, in English and/or Dutch.

Tasks include

• Teaching Dutch- and/or English-language tutorials in various Bachelor's courses, with a focus on academic and methodological skills.
• Mentoring first- and second-year students.
• Assisting in grading assessments for large-scale lecture courses.
• Providing teaching support for colleagues as needed.

What do you have to offer

You enjoy mentoring the next generation of students. You are a team player, strong communicator, flexible, and able to manage peak workloads in education.

Additional requirements:

• You hold a completed Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Political Science. A Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the UvA is a plus. A strong profile with only an Master of Science in Political Science is also acceptable. Candidates with a (nearly completed) PhD are considered overqualified and will not be considered.
• You have demonstrable knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• You have broad and up-to-date knowledge of political science, making you suitable for teaching in various parts of the Bachelor's programme.
• You are interested in, and preferably have experience with, teaching, mentoring, and coaching.
• You possess strong didactic, social, and organizational skills.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English. A double proficiency is preferred. 

We value diversity within our team of junior lecturers and aim to reflect the diversity of our student population.. In addition, we strive for a balanced representation of Dutch- and English-speaking staff members.

What do we offer you

This is a temporary position for four years, with a two-month probationary period, for 0.8 FTE (30,4 hours per week). A smaller appointment is negotiable. Within this role, 10% (3 hours per week) is reserved for personal development.

The Junior Lecturer Development Programme (DOP) offers junior lecturers the opportunity to teach while following courses and training that prepare them for the job market after the position ends.The start date is August 17, 2026.

UvA also offers an attractive package of secondary benefits, including generous vacation days and a thirteenth month. There are also excellent opportunities for further study or personal development.

In this department you will work

We offer a stimulating and interdisciplinary working environment with varied tasks within an inspiring organization. Working at the University of Amsterdam means working in a dynamic, independent, creative, innovative, and international environment with an open atmosphere and strong engagement with society and the city of Amsterdam.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences plays a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges facing the world, the Netherlands, and Amsterdam – now and in the future.

The Department of Political Science is looking for junior lecturers to teach tutorials and assess student work in our bilingual Bachelor's programme.

What are you going to do

As a junior lecturer, you will teach tutorials covering primarily academic and methodological skills. To a lesser extent, junior lecturers also teach on core topics in political science, such as international relations, public policy and governance and political economy. Junior lecturers will be involved in the first and second year of the programme, in English and/or Dutch.

Tasks include

• Teaching Dutch- and/or English-language tutorials in various Bachelor's courses, with a focus on academic and methodological skills.
• Mentoring first- and second-year students.
• Assisting in grading assessments for large-scale lecture courses.
• Providing teaching support for colleagues as needed.

What do you have to offer

You enjoy mentoring the next generation of students. You are a team player, strong communicator, flexible, and able to manage peak workloads in education.

Additional requirements:

• You hold a completed Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Political Science. A Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the UvA is a plus. A strong profile with only an Master of Science in Political Science is also acceptable. Candidates with a (nearly completed) PhD are considered overqualified and will not be considered.
• You have demonstrable knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• You have broad and up-to-date knowledge of political science, making you suitable for teaching in various parts of the Bachelor's programme.
• You are interested in, and preferably have experience with, teaching, mentoring, and coaching.
• You possess strong didactic, social, and organizational skills.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English. A double proficiency is preferred. 

We value diversity within our team of junior lecturers and aim to reflect the diversity of our student population.. In addition, we strive for a balanced representation of Dutch- and English-speaking staff members.

What do we offer you

This is a temporary position for four years, with a two-month probationary period, for 0.8 FTE (30,4 hours per week). A smaller appointment is negotiable. Within this role, 10% (3 hours per week) is reserved for personal development.

The Junior Lecturer Development Programme (DOP) offers junior lecturers the opportunity to teach while following courses and training that prepare them for the job market after the position ends.The start date is August 17, 2026.

UvA also offers an attractive package of secondary benefits, including generous vacation days and a thirteenth month. There are also excellent opportunities for further study or personal development.

In this department you will work

We offer a stimulating and interdisciplinary working environment with varied tasks within an inspiring organization. Working at the University of Amsterdam means working in a dynamic, independent, creative, innovative, and international environment with an open atmosphere and strong engagement with society and the city of Amsterdam.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences plays a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges facing the world, the Netherlands, and Amsterdam – now and in the future.

For more information, please contact Digna van der Woude, department manager Political Science at the University of Amsterdam:

Email: bedrijfsvoering-pol-fmg@uva.nl

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and are you excited about the role? Then we would love to receive your application. You can apply online via the link below. Please upload the following documents as PDF files: a motivation letter, a recent transcript of your most relevant grade list, and a current CV.

The application deadline is April 12, 2026. Applications received after this date, not submitted via the designated link, or incomplete, unfortunately cannot be considered.