In the past two years UM has gained a multitude of experiences leading to the conclusion that the use of technology can strengthen and enrich our problem-based-learning concept, if well designed. The recently initiated TEE-programme aims at embedding the lessons learned from the lockdowns, in a sustainable way. The main objective of the TEE-programme is to optimise the support for teaching staff, based on well-founded didactic principles and create room for innovation. By doing this, we aim to improve the implementation of blended learning within our PBL-context.

The TEE-programme operates under the banner of EDLAB, the Maastricht University Institute for Education Innovation. At EDLAB, we promote an optimal learning experience for students of Maastricht University by advancing the field of teaching and learning for both students and staff. We define innovation as the process of creating new ideas and practices to address educational needs – to do different things, and doing things differently.

EDLAB is located in the Tapijn Barracks, close to Maastricht’s city centre.

What are your duties & responsibilities?

• Coordination and assistance in the TEE-programme sub-projects, for example creating a one-stop-shop for information and knowledge (e.g. website development), improving organisational structure for support, and providing a platform for exchange and inspiration (e.g. organising education events).
• Facilitate and manage innovation pilots (e.g. with blended and hybrid learning).
• Connecting UM staff involved in education innovation.
• Provide educational and technological support to education staff, on for example educational design and the implementation of technology in education.
• Work on stakeholder management and communication (e.g. do presentations and network meetings, in order to get commitment).

What are the job requirements?

• An academic working and thinking level; a university master’s degree in educational sciences (or comparable).
• Experience (or at least affinity) with online & blended learning and technology-enhanced education.
• Ability to actively engage people, search for commitment and collaborate.
• Able to work independently in a highly self-directed (small) team.
• Project coordination experience, preferably in higher education.
• Passion for higher education, preferably with some familiarity in problem-based learning.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Language requirement: Dutch C2, English C2.

You are a proactive colleague with a pragmatic and self-directed work attitude. You will be working in a dynamic and international environment that requires tact, organisational sensitivity and excellent organization and communication skills. Practical education experience (teaching or instructional design) is considered an advantage.

Fixed-term contract: 1 year, with a potential prospect of a permanent contract upon a positive evaluated performance and sufficient funding.

Position: 0,8-1,0 fte

Fixed-term contract: The position is initially offered for 1 year with a potential prospect of a permanent contract upon a positive evaluated performance and sufficient funding.

The gross monthly salary of this appointment will depend on education and relevant working experience, based on salary scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities, with an expected minimum of € 3.974,00 and a maximum of € 5.439,00 per month (based on a full-time position of 38 hour workweek). In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end allowance.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 22,000 students and 5,000 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.