About TU/e and HRM

People are the heart and soul of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). With excellent research and educational programs, we are part of national and international academic networks. We participate in partnerships with industry and civil society organizations, and we are the academic heart of the technology region 'Brainport'. TU/e has the ambition to become one of the leading universities in science and technology. In the coming years, we will strengthen our basis in fundamental research, invest in individual research talent, develop leadership in interdisciplinary research themes, and invest in high-quality student-centered education. Three challenges are fundamental to our vision for 2030: a sustainable world, the technological revolution and the impact of technology on society.

The Department Human Resource Management (HRM) consists of approximately 90 colleagues. In addition to Professional Development, HRM also comprises the Policy, HR services & E-HRM, HR advice and AMVS departments.

About the TEACH team and job description

The TEACH team consists of four teacher education specialists and facilitates and supports the professionalization of all teaching staff at the TU/e (from teaching assistant to professor). The TEACH team is part of the unit Professional Development and strives to strengthen the educational quality at the TU/e with their offer. We do this by means of designing, developing, and giving training or other professionalization activities, advice on teacher professionalization, as well as personal coaching. In doing so we remain in close contact with the nine different departments at the TU/e and their learning needs. The implementation, the supervision during, and the further development of the University Teaching Qualification (BKO in Dutch) program is a substantial part of our work. Besides that, we are also designing and developing a program that will further support teachers in their educational career path after the UTQ program (teaching excellence). In general, topics that we focus on are, designing and implementing student-centered & active learning, digital didactics & blended learning, and (online) assessment.

In light of the new educational vision the team contributes to the developments regarding Challenge-Based Learning and multidisciplinary education.



As a teacher education specialist, you have a great passion for learning and the development of university teachers. Your job consists of four components:

• You will provide input for the elaboration of policy components in the field of training and education for the faculty(s) and university, and establish and maintain contact with stakeholders within the faculties and services (such as educational directors, Teacher Support-central and -decentral, deans Bachelor College and Graduate School) with the aim of identifying new professionalization needs. You will also advice employees and supervisors about the TEACH training offer and the accompanying training issues.
• You will (re)design training programs, individual (UTQ) trainings, and other professionalization activities.
• You will implement and execute trainings and workshops, as well as coach/supervise teachers on their learning process during the UTQ program.
• You coordinate the organization of training(programs) and maintain contact with possible external training bureaus. In addition, you can attend to external trainers and warrant the quality of these trainings.

We are looking for a teacher education specialist with a hands-on and proactive mentality, who is able to build bridges within the TU/e. In order to be successful in this role we are looking for a candidate with:

• a master's degree, in the field of educational sciences or similar;
• knowledge and experience with the design and execution of trainings and other professionalization activities in higher education;
• knowledge of relevant didactic (ICT) developments in higher education;
• expertise in the field of (online) assessment, or willingness to develop this;
• experience in coaching teachers;
• experience in technical education;
• excellent command of the Dutch and English languages (C1 level).

Furthermore, in the job interview we would like to hear concrete examples about your ability to:

• to switch between different topics and levels and have a high degree of organizational sensitivity;
• to advise in a tactical and strategical manner;
• to collaborate with your team members in a constructive and inspiring way;
• to connect with teachers and other stakeholders in an inspiring way.

This is a temporary appointment for a period of one year, with an extension or conversion into an employment contract for an indefinite period if you perform well and under equal circumstances. Depending on knowledge and experience, the salary will amount to a minimum of €2790.00 (salary scale 10) and a maximum of €5217.00 (salary scale 11) gross per month for a full-time appointment under the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. We also offer good fringe benefits, including an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and excellent sports facilities. You will be part of a department in which professionalism in learning and development is key.