Junior Lecturer in Innovation Studies

Junior Lecturer in Innovation Studies

• Faculty:
• Faculty of Geosciences
• Department:
• Department of Sustainable Development
• Hours per week:
• 36 to 40
• Application deadline:

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team as a lecturer, contributing to teaching in the Bachelor’s programme Science & Innovation Management (NW&I).

Your job

You will become part of the Innovation Studies group at the Copernicus Institute, a large and internationally visible research group known for its high-quality research and education. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to the organisation of Bachelor’s courses, lead tutorials, and supervise individual students (including Bachelor’s theses and tutoring groups).

We aim to welcome you to our team before September 2026.

Your qualities

As a successful candidate you will:

• hold a Master’s degree (Msc.) in Innovation Sciences, or Sustainable Business and Innovation, or expect a degree soon in related fields like economics, management, business with an affinity for sustainability;
• have experience with teaching in our own programs, or in other related programs;
• enjoy working with students;
• have interest in the research that matches our programmed research;
• have excellent communication skills and be a team player;
• Dutch language level C1/C2.

Our offer

• a position for 4 years;
• a working week of 36 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary of € 3.546 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10.0 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth’s core to its surface, including man’s spatial and material utilisation of the Earth – always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

More information

For more information, please contact dr Maryse Chappin

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

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A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. This will be requested as part of the application process.

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To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation and the grade list of your bachelor and master via the ‘apply now’ button.

The application deadline is 8 May 2026.