Teacher Coaching and Tutoring

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

Description

Are you a passionate teacher and looking for an opportunity to explore teaching in higher education in an enthusiastic team? If so, we have a position that might interest you within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

TU/e has made an impressive educational transition aimed at training future engineers, through the implementation of the Bachelor College in 2012 and the Graduate School in 2013. TU/e has the ambition to offer personalized education in 2030. Therefore, we need enthusiastic, motivated teachers who can really connect with the students and would like to have impact on their study career.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a teacher position in its teaching team. You will combine teaching workshops/trainings with supervising/co-coaching in coaching and tutoring in education. You will collaborate with and support academic staff in the innovations related to these topics in our BSc and MSc program. You are eager to learn how to teach in a variety of projects and how to prepare students in their development as engineers for the future. This means you take the lead in front of a group of students and cooperate with colleagues to organize the workshops, courses and trainings related to tutoring and coaching. You do not mind taking up different tasks and you do have experience with rotating between different roles.

As a teacher you will be (co)responsible for:

• Curricular cohesion in the tutoring aspects of the CBL projects, especially for our first year bachelors program. This includes the organization, co-design and assessment of the courses and projects. 
• The setup, organization and execution of the program components (training and workshops) related to coaching and tutoring, including a coaching and tutoring course for all our students taking tutoring jobs.
• Embedding social safety, diversity and inclusion components in our coaching and tutoring activities.
• Organization of tutor meetings including collegial consultation (Dutch: intervisie).
• Further developments of individual grading in group assignments, together with the Educational Advisors.
• Further development of courses in terms of developing online educational modules and online assessment, using e.g. methods such as learning analytics.

Job requirements

• You have an MSc or PhD degree in Educational Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant (Engineering) discipline;
• You have excellent communication skills and you are fluent in English;
• You are willing to start a UTQ (University Teaching Qualification) trajectory. 

Conditions of employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• 0.8 - 1.0 FTE appointment.
• A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university.
• An initial temporary appointment for a period of one year with the intention to convert this into a permanent contract at a mutual positive evaluation. 
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10/11 (min. € 3,378 max. € 6,209).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs. 
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Rick de Lange ([email protected]).

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HR Services Gemini ([email protected]).

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.