Programming at the VU
The Department of Computer Science wishes to attract individuals who can strengthen our educational activities in high-quality instruction for the art of programming.

We currently give instruction to approximately 750 students in our own degree programs and an additional 250 students in related programs for other departments.

Among the languages taught by the department are:
• Python
• Java
• C/C++
• Pascal
• Other domain-specific languages

We seek candidates who can continue our long tradition in providing programming education that is oriented to the development of life-long skills for computing professionals and scientific researchers. We are also interested in exploring new paradigms of programming education that can help meet the needs of increasing numbers of students who come from a diverse set of other backgrounds.

In addition to lecturing tasks, candidates also have the opportunity to participate in related student-centric activities, such as a role as study advisor or the evaluation of relevant student projects. It is also possible to join the activities of particular research groups within the department (within the temporal constraints of the lecturing position).

We expect staff members to teach at least four Bachelor-level courses per year within the department, plus one or more service courses for others.
A candidate may replace some of these courses with activities related to student supervision or advising. The candidate will also be expected to contribute service tasks within the department on a limited basis. Note that all of the department’s teaching is in English.
The ability to offer service teaching for other departments in Dutch is beneficial.

• English language proficiency
• Dutch language proficiency, or willingness to learn Dutch within 2 years of appointment
• Affinity with teaching computer programming in the languages used within the department
• Documented excellence in teaching, based on existing student/staff evaluations
• A willingness to participate in curriculum development and experimentation with new forms of lecturing
• The successful candidate has a completed MSc-level studies in a related field combined with some relevant experience

The appointment will be for a period of 5 years. After this period the position might become permanent. You may find information about our excellent fringe benefits at www.workingatvu.nl. 

• Remuneration of 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance
• Participation in a solid pension scheme (ABP)
• A minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment

The starting date will be 1 September. A later starting date can be discussed.

Salary
The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of € 2,640.00 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of 4,166.00 gross per month (salary scale 10 CAO NU) based on a full-time employment. 

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a leading, innovative, and growing university that is at the heart of society and actively contributes to new developments in teaching and research. Our university has ten faculties which span a wide range of disciplines, as well as several institutes, foundations, research centres, and support services. Its campus is located in the fastest-growing economic region in the Netherlands (the Zuidas district of Amsterdam), and provides work for over 4,500 staff and scientific education for more than 23,000 students.

Research at the Faculty of Sciences focuses on the areas of Life & Health, Networked World, Fundamentals of Science, and Energy & Sustainability. The faculty’s teaching activities are directly linked to this excellent research. Cooperation with other faculties on the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam campus generates attractive, high-quality Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.  At international level, the faculty cooperates closely with leading scientific institutes and other partners.

The VU Department of Computer Science has approximately 170 members, including 35 tenured staff members and 40-50 PhD students. The tenured staff members form the essential basis for the functioning of the department. A tenured staff member is required to make significant contributions to the research and education programmes, and to spend effort on specific tasks at the department level.

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