Lecturer in Cultural Data & AI and Archival & Information Studies

Would you like to teach on cutting-edge theories, methods, and questions in Cultural Data & AI and Archival & Information? Then we have the perfect challenge for you!

Join us!
The Department of Media Studies is looking for a Lecturer to teach in the Media Studies BA and MA programmes, specifically in the BA track Cultural Information Studies and in the Master's programmes Cultural Data & AI and Archival Information studies. Candidates must be in possession of a PhD to teach in the MA programmes.

Candidates should have considerable knowledge of the study of Critical Data Studies and/or Archival Studies in the humanities, especially in the areas of computational research methods, AI, and/or critical archival studies. They will also have demonstrable affinity with media theory, AI ethics and cultural data analysis. Practical experience in working analytically with cultural data sets (cultural heritage data, social media data) and computational tools is desirable.

Successful candidates will be a member of the team Critical Data & AI.

What are you going to do?
You will teach mainly in the Bachelor's degree in courses concerned with topics such as data journalism, media theory, AI practices and contemporary themes in digital culture, all in the program of Media and Information. You will also supervise theses and teach in the Master’s degree program Cultural Data & AI.

Tasks and responsibilities
Your tasks will comprise:

• teaching seminar groups under the supervision of a course coordinator;
• marking assignments, papers and/or theses, providing input on tests and test questions, entering marks;
• attending meetings and lectures, preparing for teaching, updating and developing course materials or assignments according to relevant teaching methods, working in collaboration with colleagues and the course coordinator;
• coordinating practical matters relating to your own seminar group[s] (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students);
• supervising theses and providing other individual supervision to students (mentoring and/or supervising internships and embedded research project).

This is what we ask of you

• minimum qualification: a PhD degree in Media Studies or a related discipline;
• teaching or teaching-support experience at university level, specifically in Media Studies;
• experience with digital and audio-visual equipment;
• affinity with ICTs in academic education;
• basic knowledge of Python is desirable;
• team spirit and a willingness to participate in activities of the New Media team;
• willingness and ability to collaborate in teaching teams;
• administrative experience and skills;
• University Teaching Qualification, or willingness to acquire it within two years;
• you are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to foster students’ understanding, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers);
• you are able to teach in English.

This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The employment contract is for 30,4 hours a week. Preferred starting date is 01 August 2025.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and relevant experience, ranges between € 3,378 to € 5,331. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

What else do we offer you?

• excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development;
• the opportunity to attain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
• a position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated;
• the opportunity to take and pass the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language (NT2), programme II;
• an enthusiastic and supportive team eager to welcome new colleagues;
• an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team.

This is where you will be working
You will be part of the CDAI team, which forms the Media Studies Department with five other teams. The CDAI team consists of 6 researchers/teachers, who are passionate about educating students in the CDAI track. In the MA CDAI, students learn essential computational techniques, in tandem with the necessary critical reflection that accompanies these techniques and their consequences.

Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact (during office hours):

• Prof. dr. T. (Thomas) Poell, professor of Data, Culture & Institutions
• t.poell@uva.nl

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the red button. The deadline for applying for this vacancy is 28 May 2025.

Applications should include the following information (submitted in one .pdf):

• a letter of motivation;
• a detailed CV;
• the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.

Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.

The interviews will be held on 23 June 2025. A trial lecture may be part of the application procedure.