Lecturer Psychology & Technology

Job description

The Section of Psychology, Health, and Technology (PHT) at the University of Twente is looking for a talented Lecturer Psychology & Technology (0.84 FTE). You will be teaching in several modules in the first and second year of the Bachelor of Psychology. These modules have a broad focus on psychology & technology. You will work mainly in the design and research component as well as the professional academic skills component of the modules. You will be working in an experienced team as a tutor of working groups as well as a supervisor of Bachelor theses and research projects. For further information about the bachelor psychology, see 
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/programmes/psychology/#bsc-psychology-at-the-university-of-twente.

Your profile

• we are looking for a highly motivated lecturer who wants to develop their teaching skills
• you have a master’s degree in psychology with a focus on psychology in combination with technology
• you are passionate about teaching and adopt a personal approach to students
• you see a challenge in combining psychological theories with innovative design and research principles in (mental) health care
• you are open to the personal development of students in teaching professional academic skills
• you are a teamplayer with good communication skills
• you have excellent command of English, and preferably also of Dutch. Currently all teaching is conducted in English, but a Dutch track is being prepared for the academic year 2025-2026

Our offer

• we offer you a contract for 1 year (for 32 hours per week). With the intention of a extension for one year if financial conditions remain unchanged
• salary between € 3.226 and € 5.090 gross per month (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) bases on the job profile of Lecturer
• 8,3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance
• minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment
• an attractive pensions scheme
• a family friendly institution
• free use of sports facilities
• the terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement for Universities (CAO)

Information and application

For more information please contact prof. dr. (Matthijs) Noordzij, professor in the section of Psychology, Health & Technology (PHT): m.l.noordzij@utwente.nl, tel. 053-4892589.

Job interviews are planned on Friday 19 July 2024.

Please submit your application online , no later than Sunday 14 July  2024. Please include:

• a motivation letter, explaining your motivation and qualifications in line with the expected profile
• a curriculum vitae
• one or two names of potential references

About the department

More information about the department of Psychology, Health & Technology (PHT) is available from the website: https://www.utwente.nl/en/bms/pht

About the organisation

The Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social sciences (BMS) aims to play a key role in understanding, jointly developing and evaluating innovations in society. Technological developments are the engine of innovation. As a technical university that puts people first, we tailor them to human needs and behavior and use social engineering to integrate them into society. We also ensure adequate governance at public and private level, and robust, inclusive and fair organizational structures. We do this by developing, sharing and applying high-quality knowledge in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences and Health Sciences. Our research and education in these disciplines revolves around tackling and solving societal challenges. The research programs of BMS are closely linked to the research of the UT institutes Mesa+ Institute for Nanotechnology, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.

As an employer, the Faculty of BMS offers work that matters. We equip you to create new possibilities for yourself and for our society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial atmosphere, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example through our flexible, adaptable benefits.