You will work at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences’ Department of Developmental Psychology. The emphasis of our educational activities lies on the ‘clinical’ subjects, in both the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the Department of Developmental Psychology. Some of the courses in the Department’s Master’s programme are taught in English. Most of the Department’s students eventually find careers in professional practice.

Your duties will include:

• participating in curriculum education activities (in a variety of work forms) in the field of developmental psychology, with a focus on preparing students for a profession in clinical practice;
• supervising students when writing their thesis or conducting an internship. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• has earned the equivalent of a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology or a related field of study;
• is in possession of a BAPD, and preferably a post-Master’s registration as well;
• has experience as a developmental psychologist in education and/or child services;
• has experience providing and coordinating academic education in the field of developmental psychology, both independently and as part of a team, as well as proof of positive evaluations of his/her educational activities;
• is enthusiastic about providing inspiring education, in both Dutch and English;
• has an affinity for educational innovation, and is willing to contribute to optimising the quality of the Department’s education as part of a team;
• holds the Basic Teaching Qualification certification, or is willing to earn it in the near future.

We offer a temporary employment contract for a period of 1 year, for the equivalent of 0.5 - 0.7 FTE. After the first year of employment, the candidate’s performance will be evaluated based on predetermined criteria. A new employment contract may be offered based on good performance. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,475 and €5,405 gross per month for full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 % per year.

We offer a pension scheme, (partial paid) parental leave, collective insurance schemes and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). More information is available at: working at Utrecht University.

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 societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is one of the leading faculties in Europe, providing research and academic teaching in interdisciplinary social science, cultural anthropology, educational sciences, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology. Our research and teaching activities are concentrated in five areas: Behaviour in Social Contexts; Child and Adolescent Studies; Cognitive and Clinical Psychology; Education and Learning; and Methodology and Statistics. More than 5,600 students are enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programmes. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences employs around 850 Faculty and staff members, all providing their individual contribution to the training and education of young talent and to the research into and finding solutions for scientific and social issues.