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• a completed Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Political Science or a related relevant adjacent discipline
• the ability to teach quantitative (and preferably also qualitative) research skills at Bachelor’s level
• excellent command of Dutch and/or English
• ambition or experience as a lecturer in higher education
• strong communication and teaching skills
• ability to work collaboratively within a teaching team
• ready to start in February 2027

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 3.706,00 (Scale 10.0) and maximum € 5.760,00 (Scale 10.12) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Teacher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience. The position is available on a 0.8 FTE basis, of which 0.1 FTE is allocated to development time and 5% to departmental participation
• the desired start date for the appointment is no later than February 1st, 2027
• the employment contract will be for a term of 50 months

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• a full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• possibility to save holiday hours, for sabbatical leave
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

We are looking for an enthusiastic new colleague to teach in our Bachelor’s programme in Political Science / Politicologie.

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a junior lecturer for the Bachelor’s programme in Political Science.

As a junior lecturer (Docent 4), you will be part of a team of lecturers responsible for first-year Bachelor’s seminars, second-year research practicals, the final Bachelor’s thesis project and the mentoring programme. In addition, depending on your profile, you will be involved in delivering or supporting lecture-based modules, and you may be asked to take on coordination tasks within the degree programme.

For more information about the degree programme, see:

• Political Science: Global Politics: https://studiegids.vu.nl/nl/Bachelor/2026-2027/political-science#
• Politicologie: Nationale Politiek en Bestuur: https://studiegids.vu.nl/nl/Bachelor/2026-2027/politicologie#

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers a range of internationally accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes with varying focuses on the relationship between politics and public administration, and on national and international policy. Within these programmes, particular attention is paid to policy themes such as the welfare state and socio-economic redistribution, sustainability, national and international security, and European integration.

Our teaching is characterised by a structured curriculum, intensive supervision by enthusiastic lecturers, small class sizes, an interdisciplinary approach, and a strong international focus, as reflected in the high number of international researchers and students.

The broad and international focus of Political Science is reflected in subjects such as international relations, comparative European politics, global political economy, and political theory. The Department of Political Science and Public also makes a crucial contribution to the modules of the international Bachelor’s programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This programme is offered in collaboration with the School of Humanities and the School of Business and Economics.

A better understanding of ourselves and social communities, values and meaning, through social sciences and humanities. That is the aim of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. No single discipline can do this alone. The SSH disciplines are characterised by an open way of thinking and the natural urge to seek coherence and connection.

The faculty consists of nine academic departments within three schools: School of Religion & Theology (SRT), School of Social Sciences (SSc) and School of Humanities (SH).

Are you interested in joining Social Sciences and Humanities? You become part of a dynamic academic community with approximately 900 staff members, over 5,000 regular students and more than 5,000 course participants. In an inspiring and collegial environment, we work together on education and research with impact.

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button by 30.11.2026 and upload: a cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation, and a curriculum vitae. De interviews will take place early December 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact: 

Name:  Dr. P. (Patrick) Overeem

Position: Programme Director Bachelor Political Science 

E-mail: [email protected]

No agencies

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.