The department Psychology, Health and Technology (PHT) is involved in research and education with regard to the use of technologies to support health and wellbeing. We develop and implement theory-based interventions to influence behaviors, using persuasive technologies (web-based, mobile, gaming etc.). We work both from a psychology and an engineering perspective and cooperate with other scientific disciplines, based on the “high tech, human touch” profile of the University of Twente.

The Department of Psychology, Health, and Technology (PHT) at the University of Twente is currently seeking for a talented lecturer Psychology & Technology (F/M, 0,84 FTE).

The challenge

You will be teaching in all modules in the Bachelor of Psychology with a focus on psychological topics in the first and second year of the bachelor: psychology & technology, human centered design, research and professional skills. You will be working in Bachelor education as a tutor and facilitator of working groups. You will give lectures in various topics and supervise Bachelor theses and research projects. For a further information about the bachelor psychology, see https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/programmes/psychology/#bsc-psychology-at-the-university-of-twente

You have a master’s degree with a focus on psychology in combination with technology. You see a challenge in combining psychological theories with innovative design principles in (mental) health care and/or using innovative technologies to study behavior. You are passionate about teaching and adopt a personal approach to students. You have good oral and written skills in English, as all teaching is conducted in English.

Information and Application

For more information please contact prof. dr. (Gerben) Westerhof, head of the department of Psychology, Health & Technology (PHT): g.j.westerhof@utwente.nl, tel. 053-4896074 or dr. (Christina) Bode, associate professor and director of the Self-management & Health Assessment Lab: c.bode@utwente.nl, tel. 053-4896044. Submit your application (including curriculum vitae and two names of potential references) online before 5th July 2019 to the University of Twente, at the attention of prof. dr. G.J. Westerhof. Interviews will be held on 8th July 2019.

We offer you a contract for 2 years (for 32 hours pro week). The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement for Universities (CAO).

• Starting salary between € 2.709,- to € 4.274,- gross per month based on your experience;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A solid pension scheme;
• Minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment;
• Ongoing professional and personal development programs, including facilities in obtaining an University Teaching Qualification;
• A stimulating and collaborative environment;
• A high degree of responsibility and independence, while we strongly encourage collaboration with close colleagues and other university staff.

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which leads change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university of the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. We have a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out groundbreaking research.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Because of our diversity values we do particularly support women to apply.

Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences (BMS) strives to play a pivotal role in understanding, co-engineering and evaluating innovation in society. Innovation is driven by advances in technology. Through 'social engineering' these technological advances are embedded in society befitting human needs and behaviour, within proper public and private management and business structures. For this the faculty of BMS upholds high quality disciplinary knowledge in psychology, business administration, public administration, communication science, philosophy, educational science and health sciences. All with a focus on the challenges in society. Research is strongly connected to our institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centra and Digital Society Institute.