As a tutor you guide first or second year tutorial groups of 11 - 12 students. In a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) environment the tutor is not a teacher in the traditional sense, but a guide. You observe and analyze the group process in the background, you direct or guide if necessary, by using questions, examples or advice instead of giving instructions or information directly. You consider it a challenge to help students understand the material and to encourage their academic thinking.

You will supervise two groups a day, who will meet twice a week at fixed times. The composition of the groups changes after each block of five weeks. The first year tutorial meetings will be on Mondays and Thursdays whereas the second year tutorial meetings will be on Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, you will be a practical skills trainer during the course-related practicals. These practicals (such as an introduction to psychodiagnostics, psychological communication, training trainers) are on Wednesdays. Doing research is not part of your position.

Due to Corona measures, education may be temporarily provided online, and therefore from home. A such, it is important that you have the availability of a quiet working place and a stable internet connection.

In preparation of your duties and responsibilities, you will participate in a tutor training in August in week 33 or 34. For those familiar with PBL (as student or teacher), please inform us in your letter of application.

• A (nearly) finished Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Proof of excellent language skills in English, such as a being a native speaker or having a CAE or CPE certificate. (For the International Bachelor Program of Psychology, we are specifically looking for (near) native English speakers who can tutor and train the International students in English)
• Experience with statistics and methods & techniques is a plus (please mention in your letter);
• Proven affinity with academics, teaching and PBL
• Availability on the aforementioned days when tutorial and practical meetings take place, as well as the days for training.

You enjoy the experience and challenge of guiding and encouraging groups of first- or second-year students. The success of our program is partially dependent on your enthusiasm and engagement!

A varied job in an enthusiastic team with good employment conditions, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO NU). The initial contract will run for a period of 1 year, then there is a possibility to extend up to a maximum duration of 4 years.

We highly value the development and training of our employees. Accordingly, the EUR offers many facilities for your development and career. We offer different training courses in the field of didactic and educational skills and you will have the opportunity to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (BKO). Additionally, you will have a personal career budget available of €500,- a year, which you can save up to €1500,-. You can spend this budget to improve your own employability. The EUR also has Career Coaches, which you can consult for career advice, to help you start your career off right.

The EUR offers a starting salary of € 2.709,00 in the first year (scale 10, step 0) in accordance with the CAO NU. Salary is based on a fulltime occupation. The attractive employment conditions package includes a structural year-end bonus of 8.3%, 8% holiday allowance and a good pension provision. Employees can also use a number of facilities such as the sports facility and the library.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success www.eur.nl

Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB)

The Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences is home to a vast diversity of scientific disciplines: public administration, pedagogical sciences, psychology and sociology. In addition, the Erasmus University College, IHS, and two research institutes RISBO and DRIFT are linked to the faculty. This also reflects in the content of the (international) bachelor's and master's programs and in research.  Our activities are always focused on people and society. At the ESSB fundamental, internationally oriented research is of paramount importance. In addition, social research for professionals, policy makers, and the society is part of our research activities. ESSB offers a stimulating research environment where major national and international research grants are received. Appealing guest researchers and ambitious PhD candidates come along to conduct their research. Our education is small-scale and works with innovative forms of education such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Both the Dutch and English programs are highly ranked by students and alumni. ESSB is home to over 4000 students and more than 400 staff-members. The different disciplines are supported by the Faculty Office (for more information, please visit www.eur.nl/essb). 

Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies (DPECS)

The Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies provides education and research in the area of pedagogical and psychological sciences and is embedded within the Faculty of Social Science. The education is characterized by a successful and innovative didactical approach: problem based learning in combination with extensive professional and academic skills training. Our bachelor and master tracks receive top rankings each year.