Tutorial Lecturer Cultural Studies

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities.

Applying is possible up to and including: 8 juli 2026

The Bachelor Programme International Studies offers a temporary Tutorial Lecturer position (0,5

FTE) for the course Cultural Studies as of 15 August 2026.

The candidate will teach tutorials in small work groups for first- or second-year BA students, carrying out detailed lesson plans with specified learning objectives previously designed for the tutorials under the supervision of a tutorial coordinator and in cooperation with their colleagues. The successful candidate will mark and assess student assignments and exams, provide feedback on assignments as well as additional didactic guidance to students in their work groups.

The candidate will work as a member of the current team of tutorial lecturers, under the supervision of the head of the tutorial lecturer team.

Tutorials have a didactic as well as a social objective. They provide the opportunity to discuss the subject matter presented during lectures and lecture readings, as well as applying key insights from the lectures in the form of assignments. Additionally, participating in tutorials is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills. Lastly, tutorials are a space for students and academic staff to meet, get to know each other, and create an atmosphere conducive to open discussion and exchange of ideas and viewpoints.

• MA or PhD in the domain of Cultural Studies or related disciplines;
• Experience in teaching small work groups/tutorials and/or seminars;
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff while independently conducting teaching, grading, and related administrative tasks;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines;
• Ability to effectively teach and carry out teaching related administrative tasks across various courses at the same time;
• Good command of English.

The appointment is for 19 hours per week (0,5 FTE) in temporary employment for one semester, starting 15 August until 15 February. The position corresponds to the position of Docent 4 in the University system of job profiles (UFO).

The salary will correspond to scale 10 (from € 3546,- to €5538,- gross per month) for a full working week in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Association of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment on 15 August 2026.

Leiden University also offers lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions.

Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. We strive to be an open community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to fully develop themselves. We consider an inclusive academic environment, where students and staff can share their experiences and viewpoints, to be essential for the development of talent.