Teacher and coordinator BSc and MSc Presentation & Reflection Skills (0.5 - 0.7 fte)

Your job

Would you like to use both your excellent teaching and organizational skills in a dynamic university learning environment? Are you thrilled to support future responsible change makers to convey their story to an audience? Consider applying as a teacher and coordinator of presentation skills at Education and Learning Sciences (ELS).

ELS is responsible for teaching Presentation & Reflection skills in most BSc programs and in some MSc programs of WUR. As a teacher you will support students in a stimulating way to identify their personal learning goals, guide them in their related development, and assess their progress. Students from all over the world and from different study programs participate in the courses, which requires your competence in dealing with diversity, both culturally as well as disciplinary.

To organize this course well, we are not only looking for a teacher who is excited about teaching presentation skills, but also for an organizational talent. The course is taught in a wide range of curricula and often embedded as a module in a program course. We train and assess students in small groups which means we run many parallel groups to which different teachers and student tutors are assigned. This setup needs high-level organizational skills, pro-active communication skills, flexibility of mind and ability to keep overview.

You are offered the opportunity to teach other skills depending on expertise, ambition and course planning. You will also become an active member of the ELS teacher team by means of contributing to team meetings and the quality improvement of our course portfolio with a focus on Presentation & Reflection skills.   

Your duties and responsibilities include:
As a Teacher 4 (0.5 - 0.7 fte) you will be (co)responsible for:

• teaching Presentation & Reflection skills courses in various BSc and MSc programs at WUR;
• the coordination of the course (including e.g., contacts with stakeholders from programs/courses in which Presentation & Reflection skills is incorporated; planning groups and staff; preparing course materials for the teachers; communication with students and staff during the course);
• teaching in other skills courses (to be decided based on available time and interest);
• ELS team efforts (e.g., sharing expertise; developing new learning activities; active participation in team meetings).

Your team

You will work within an enthusiastic and experienced team of teachers all inspired to support the development of Wageningen students’ skills performance as part of their academic, professional and personal growth.  

You will work here
You will be based at the Education and Learning Sciences group within the Social Sciences department of Wageningen University and teach throughout the whole university.

Your qualities

• you aspire to contribute to international students’ academic, personal and professional development especially to developing their presentation and reflection skills;
• you have an MSc degree and preferably some working experience in education and/or training and affinity with life sciences or an MSc in the life sciences including teaching affinity/experience;
• your own presentation skills are at such a level that you can be a role model for students;
• you are an excellent organizer and planner, structured and with an eye for detail, experienced user of Excel, who does not shy away from complex and last-minute changing scheduling issues;
• you like to work as part of a team as well as working more independently;
• you have excellent communication skills, both orally and written, and you are fluent in both Dutch and English (C1);
• you show an open minded, pro-active and flexible attitude;
• you are available from Mid-August 2025 onwards, preferably willing to be inducted in May/June 2025 to be able to kick-start in the new academic year.

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective

• partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 3.378,- and €5.331,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the

Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU)

(scale 10). We offer you a temporary contract for the duration of one year. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university " in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.

Coming from abroad
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year ” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant” .

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center . This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Do you want more information?

For more information about the position, please contact dr.ir. Carla Oonk, education coordinator, via +31 317 488640 or carla.oonk@wur.nl .

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.ssg@wur.nl .

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

You can apply until 6 May 2025. The first interviews will be scheduled soon after the closing date.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.