Teaching assistant department Language and cultures (30032

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Educational sciences » Education Language sciences » Linguistics Language sciences » Other Literature » Other Sociology » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 11 Aug 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Apply until 11/08/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
Department LW21 - Languages and Cultures
AAP temporary appointment - 30%
Number of openings: 1
Reference number: 202606/LW21/PA/017

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

• You will assist in the practice-based teaching at the department Languages and Cultures focusing on assignments for long-life learning, the Humanities Academy, course units within the Enlight programme and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
• You will be responsible for organizing and facilitating exercises and workshops in the context of long-life learning, the Humanities Academy, course units within the Enlight programme and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
• You will be responsible for developing (or helping to develop) educational materials in the context of long-life learning, the Humanities Academy, course units within the Enlight programme and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
• You will help to enhance the internal, external and international visibility and outreach of the Languages and Cultures programme, and to promote the social importance of cultural and linguistic diversity.

• You hold a degree of Master in Arts and Philosophy with a demonstrable affinity for languages and cultures, and an appreciation of the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• You are involved in other professional activities and/or you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of teaching in long-life assignments, course units in the context of Enlight, and workshops for secondary schools and teachers.
• You have experience in teaching and/or developing educational materials for a diverse audience. Ideally, you also have experience with digital working environments and tools.
• You possess the necessary teaching, communication and organizational skills to carry out assignments for a diverse audience and to strengthen the visibility of these assignments.
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch, both written and spoken, and a good command of English.

• We offer you an appointment until 31 January 2028, which may be renewed indefinitely for five years at a time. Attention:
  You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University
• Your appointment will start on 1 October 2026 at the earliest
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave (per year for a full-time employment), bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Ann Heirman ( ; +32 09/2644154).