Eindhoven School of Education (
ESoE) is the expertise centre of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) regarding teacher education and professional development in secondary and higher education of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
More specifically, ESoE:
- Offers a Master's program in Science Education and Communication, in which teachers are educated to become so-called first-degree ('eerstegraads') teachers in mathematics, physics, chemistry, research and design, and computer science. ESoE also offers an educational module that leads to a second-degree teaching competence mainly offered to bachelor students.
- Conducts scientific research in the area of education and professional development of teachers, in particular with regard to STEM education.
- Supports and promotes educational innovation through professional development, consultancy and applied research, both at the TU/e and at educational institutions / schools in the region.
We are looking for an inspiring full professor who is prepared to take on a (future) leading role at ESoE and who will be co-responsible for the three main areas: teacher education, research and innovation. Someone who can actively generate research funding (e.g. NRO; EU), and loves to cooperate with colleagues in and outside the university of various disciplinary backgrounds. As full professor you will teach in teacher education/professional development, supervise Master and PhD students and guide postdocs with their research projects.
Successful academic careers at TU/e combine Education, Research, Valorization and Organization & Management. You are an energetic team player and encourage colleagues to take new initiatives. You understand (or develop quickly a good understanding of) local and national policy and habits.
TasksIn your role as professor, you
- Conduct and promote educational (design) research of high academic quality.
- Contribute to innovations in secondary education (e.g. schools) and tertiary education (e.g. TU/e and international technical universities).
- Are actively involved in the qualification of TU/e teachers.
- Are actively participating in partnerships regarding the main areas of ESoE and improving the visibility of ESoE both internally and externally.
- Fulfill a (co-)leadership role of ESoE.