Maastricht University (UM) is looking for a webmaster to work in the Technology-Enhanced Education (TEE-)programme. The webmaster will support the programmes goals of improving knowledge and information flows for teaching staff. This includes the development of a one-stop-shop website/platform that helps teaching staff navigate online resources about teaching and learning at Maastricht University.

Together with our educational experts and communication officer(s), you will be working on the development of the one-stop-shop, working in content management systems (e.g. Wordpress and/or Drupal). Furthermore, you will work on the further development of the Tool Wheel and Tool Box, preferably transferring it to HTML-5. You bring the technical expertise needed and have an interest in developing an accessible and engaging website for teacher development.

Background

In the past two years UM has gained a multitude of experiences leading to the conclusion that the use of technology can strengthen and enrich our problem-based-learning concept, if well-designed. The recently initiated TEE-programme aims at embedding the lessons learned from the lockdowns, in a sustainable way. The main objective of the TEE-programme is to optimise the support for teaching staff, based on well-founded didactic principles and create room for innovation. By doing this, we aim to improve the implementation of blended learning within our PBL-context.

The TEE-programme operates under the banner of EDLAB, the Maastricht University Institute for Education Innovation. At EDLAB, we promote an optimal learning experience for students of Maastricht University by advancing the field of teaching and learning for both students and staff. We define innovation as the process of creating new ideas and practices to address educational needs – to do different things, and doing things differently.

EDLAB is located in the Tapijn Barracks, close to Maastricht’s city centre.

What are your duties & responsibilities?

• You will work on the technical development of the one-stop-shop website/platform, aimed at supporting teachers in their educational responsibilities.
• You work together with a great range of professionals from across the UM to find fitting solutions for the presentation of their content on our website/platform.
• You will advise the team in technical decisions related to CMS issues and the EDLAB website.
• You make proposals and take initiatives for improving and optimising the one-stop-shop website/platform, as well as the EDLAB website, and facilitating the upcoming integration with the interaction/social intranet that is currently under development at the UM.
• You will collaborate closely with the communication advisor and project managers, in making sure all information is enclosed online in the right way.

What are the job requirements?

• Excellent knowledge of CMS (especially WordPress, Drupal is a plus);
• Knowledge of programming languages necessary to navigate the WordPress environment (HTML, CCS, PHP, etc.);
• Ability to analyse complex material and creatively and effectively transform it into appealing (web)content for various international target groups;
• You are a problem-solver, and are ambitious and pragmatic when it comes to carrying out challenging tasks.
• You can work independently, and proactively develop ideas and tackle challenges.
• Excellent command of the English and a good command of the Dutch language;
• Knowledge of UX-Design and other design-related aspects is a great advantage;
• Knowledge of higher education or experience with working in higher education institutions is an advantage;

What can we offer you?

• The development of a meaningful product with visible progress;
• An innovative work environment with enthusiastic and caring experts from a variety of backgrounds;
• An inspiring and challenging work environment that allows you to grow professionally and personally;
• An opportunity to take responsibility, where you can bring in your own ideas and come up with your own initiatives;
• A wide, innovative office space located in the Tapijn area, as well as the possibility to work from home;
• General UM work benefits such as flexible vacation plans, bicycle payments schemes, etc. 

Fixed-term contract: 1 year, with a potential prospect of a permanent contract upon a positive evaluated performance and sufficient funding.

Conditions of employment

•  0,6 fte – 0,8 fte position
• Fixed-term contract: the position is initially offered for 1 year, with a potential prospect of a permanent contract upon a positive evaluated performance and sufficient funding.
• The gross monthly salary of this appointment will depend on education and relevant working experience, based on salary scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities, with an expected minimum of €2846—€4490 per month (based on a full-time position of 38 hours/week). In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end allowance.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 20,000 students and 4,700 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. For more information, visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl