The Academic Language Programme (ALP) of the Faculty of Humanities at the VU Amsterdam is looking for one or more lecturers of Academic English for a maximum of 0.6 fte in total starting Februari 1st, 2020. As a lecturer for ALP you will teach writing skills for students from different majors varying from History to Computer Science.

• a degree in English language and culture, or a related field 
• ample experience in teaching writing for university students from different disciplines
• a PhD degree in a relevant field of linguistics is preferred but not required 

Fixed-term contract: 3 months.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On a full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €2,709 (scale 10)
and a maximum of €4,274 (scale 10), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is available for at least 0.2 FTE.

The initial employment contract will cover a period of 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
Additionally, the VU Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP),
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. And to be a university where personal education and societal involvement play a leading role. Where people from different disciplines and backgrounds work together on innovations and on generating new knowledge. Our teaching and research embrace the whole spectrum of science – from the humanities, the social sciences and the pure sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 26,500 students. We employ more than 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible, located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
Diversity is one of our university’s core values. We are an inclusive community, and we believe that diversity and international activities enhance the quality of education and research. We are always looking for people who can enhance diversity on our campus thanks to their background and experience.

Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities links a number of fields of study: Language, Literature and Communication, Art & Culture, History, Antiquities and Philosophy. Our teaching and research focus on current societal and scientific themes: from artificial intelligence to visual culture, from urbanization to the history of slavery, from ‘fake news’ in journalism to communication in organizations. We strive to ensure small group sizes. Innovative education and interdisciplinary research are our hallmarks.

Working at the Faculty of Humanities means making a real contribution to the quality of leading education and research in an inspiring and personal work and study climate. We employ more than 250 staff members, and we are home to around 1,300 students.
 
About ALP
The Academic Language Programme offers courses for a wide range of bachelor's and master's programmes at the VU. The ALP works together with directors of these programmes to optimize the teaching of language skills relevant to their disciplines.