Junior Lecturer

Are you a highly motivated junior lecturer? Do you want to be part of a diverse yet close-knit academic community that encourages discussion and debate? Do you genuinely enjoy interacting with students? University College Maastricht (UCM) is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and personalized bachelor's education. We are looking for individuals with a passion for excellence in education to join our teaching team!

• Our goal: UCM believes that the value of education lies not only in what students learn, but in how they learn and who they become through that process. By fostering reflection, curiosity, collaboration, and agency, Liberal Arts & Sciences education prepares students not simply for a first profession, but for a lifetime of learning, adaptation, and meaningful contribution to society.
• Your colleagues: You will become part of UCM’s teaching team and contribute to an inspiring liberal arts and science education in an international, close-knit academic community. Together we deliver, collaborate and create impactful learning experiences through a small-scale student-centred teaching.

UCM is looking for at least one junior lecturer as of the academic year 2026/2027. We are looking for motivated lecturers who are committed to excellence in teaching. You will be primarily tutoring in UCM’s problem-based learning (PBL) tutorial groups.

Teaching allocation will be done according to the needs of the College and primarily in core courses and introductory skills training [i.e. Research Methods;
Introduction to Academic Skills;
Contemporary World History;
Political Philosophy;
Philosophy of Science;
Science, Reason and Human Progress and Liberal Arts and Sciences Education in the 21st Century]. In exceptional cases, junior lecturers may teach in concentration courses which are linked to their profile. For this reason, an academic background in one or multiple of the following fields is considered advantageous:
International Relations, Law, Politics, Psychology, and/or Neuroscience. Additionally, we expect you to play an active role in the UCM academic community, to support relevant extracurricular activities, and carry out day-to-day academic tasks, such as admissions interviews.

Are you ready to set the course for the years ahead? Then we’d love to meet you.

We’re not looking for check boxes; we’re interested in who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in this (by the time of appointment)?

• A bachelor degree in Liberal Arts & Science (from UCM) is considered highly advantageous
• You should be committed to small-scale student-centred education and have an affinity with PBL
• The official language at University College Maastricht is English, therefore excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A 12-month contract (0,8 – 1,0 fte).
• A gross monthly salary between €3546,00 and €5538,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

University College Maastricht is part of Maastricht University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE). UCM is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and personalised bachelor's education. With almost 200 different courses on offer in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences, students are able to build an academic profile that helps meet their future goals. At UCM, you will be part of a truly international community, working and socializing with staff and students from more than 50 countries.

Applicants are expected to be available onsite as of 17 August 2026.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students.