Lecturer in Computational Sciences (VU University of Amsterdam)

Your function We are looking for five colleagues who are passionate about education in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and/or Computational Sciences. Our department wants to attract junior lecturers who can strengthen our teaching staff by delivering high-quality education. You will support the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in AI, the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Computer Science, and/or the Master's programme in Computational Sciences. As a junior lecturer, you will be involved in various teaching-related and organizational activities across (some of) these programmes, with a special focus on course innovation. You will contribute to the further implementation of the principle of "active blended learning" in our programmes. As a junior lecturer, you will be encouraged to work on educational innovation and build a teaching portfolio as preparation for various career paths. To support this, you will have the opportunity to obtain the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) for university teaching. The junior lecturer position is ideally suited for early-career teachers. You will work closely with, and be supported by, many enthusiastic and experienced colleagues. Expected tasks Support teachers in individual courses in AI, CS, and/or Computational Sciences education programmes. Revise and improve course materials, e.g. setup of practical sessions. Coordinate and coach student assistants. Supervise/coordinate bachelor's and/or master's thesis projects. Provide technical and organisational assistance for project-oriented courses. Advise on and help with the further development of innovative teaching concepts. Provide organisational assistance in education-related events. Your profile Have completed a Master's in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computational Sciences, or a related Master's programme. Be enthusiastic about teaching. Have strong oral and written communication skills in English. Possess good organizational skills. Be proactive and able to work independently. Desired areas of expertise We are looking for junior teachers with different profiles and expertise for our different educational programmes. Among others, we seek candidates with a strong background in the following areas: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Mining. Programming. Parallel Programming and High-Performance Computing. Scientific Computing, Numerical Methods, and Numerical Linear Algebra. As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset. We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements. What do we offer? A challenging position in a socially engaged organization that is ideally suited for early-career teachers. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research, and services for a better world. And that deserves something in return. That is why we offer you: A full Junior Lecturer Trajectory. This concerns a temporary appointment of 50 months in total, including a period of probation of 2 months. This position does not lead to permanent employment. A minimum gross monthly salary of €3,546 and a maximum of €5,538 (Salary Scale 10), based on full-time employment. This is based on the UFO-profile Teacher 4. Your exact salary will depend on your education and experience. A position for at least 0.8 FTE. Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as: A maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment. 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Solid pension scheme (ABP). Contribution to commuting expenses. An optional model for designing a personalized benefits package. Access to excellent and affordable sports facilities. Discounts on (and occasional exclusive access to) theatre performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Centre. About us About the department The VU Department of Computer Science maintains highly successful programs in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Software Engineering and Green Computing, Information Sciences, Theory, and User-Centric Data Science. Faculty of Science Working at the Faculty of Science means collaborating with students, lecturers and researchers who are focused on their field, yet have a broad view of the world. We are proud of a positive and inclusive workplace culture within the faculty, where we work together with great energy and a pragmatic attitude to tackle social challenges. At the Faculty of Science, scientists and students work on fundamental and complex societal issues for a sustainable, healthy and just future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, from helium to the universe and from genetics to medicine: our education and research cover the full breadth of science, from molecules to mankind. Our academic education and research are highly experimental, technical and interdisciplinary in nature. That is why we collaborate extensively with leading scientific institutes and industry. The faculty has more than 8,000 students studying in one of the 39 programmes and employs more than 1,400 staff across 10 scientific departments, making us one of the largest science faculties in the Netherlands. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely—a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education. Diversity Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding. We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services. Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community. Interested Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? Please apply via the application button and upload your: Curriculum Vitae (CV) Highlighting teaching experience. Highlighting relevant competences and skills. Including two references we may contact. One-page Cover Letter (CL) Including a motivation for this teaching position and the area(s). Explaining how you fulfill the requirements for this position. BSc and MSc Academic Transcripts Please redact any personal data that is not relevant to the application. Containing all your grades at the university level. Please indicate whether you are applying for a position as an AI Junior Teacher or CS/CompS Junior Teacher. Application deadline: 31 August 2026 Vacancy Questions If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact: Dr. Michel Klein Position: Associate Professor / Education Manager Email: [email protected] Dr. Sara Lusini Position: Associate Professor / Education Manager Email: [email protected] Applications received by e-mail will not be considered. Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated. Questions about the vacancy? 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Your function

We are looking for five colleagues who are passionate about education in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and/or Computational Sciences. Our department wants to attract junior lecturers who can strengthen our teaching staff by delivering high-quality education. You will support the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in AI, the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Computer Science, and/or the Master's programme in Computational Sciences.

As a junior lecturer, you will be involved in various teaching-related and organizational activities across (some of) these programmes, with a special focus on course innovation. You will contribute to the further implementation of the principle of "active blended learning" in our programmes.

As a junior lecturer, you will be encouraged to work on educational innovation and build a teaching portfolio as preparation for various career paths. To support this, you will have the opportunity to obtain the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) for university teaching. The junior lecturer position is ideally suited for early-career teachers. You will work closely with, and be supported by, many enthusiastic and experienced colleagues.

Expected tasks

Support teachers in individual courses in AI, CS, and/or Computational Sciences education programmes.
Revise and improve course materials, e.g. setup of practical sessions.
Coordinate and coach student assistants.
Supervise/coordinate bachelor's and/or master's thesis projects.
Provide technical and organisational assistance for project-oriented courses.
Advise on and help with the further development of innovative teaching concepts.
Provide organisational assistance in education-related events.

Your profile

Have completed a Master's in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computational Sciences, or a related Master's programme.
Be enthusiastic about teaching.
Have strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Possess good organizational skills.
Be proactive and able to work independently.

Desired areas of expertise

We are looking for junior teachers with different profiles and expertise for our different educational programmes. Among others, we seek candidates with a strong background in the following areas:

Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Mining.
Programming.
Parallel Programming and High-Performance Computing.
Scientific Computing, Numerical Methods, and Numerical Linear Algebra.

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

What do we offer?

A challenging position in a socially engaged organization that is ideally suited for early-career teachers. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research, and services for a better world. And that deserves something in return. That is why we offer you:

A full Junior Lecturer Trajectory. This concerns a temporary appointment of 50 months in total, including a period of probation of 2 months. This position does not lead to permanent employment.
A minimum gross monthly salary of €3,546 and a maximum of €5,538 (Salary Scale 10), based on full-time employment. This is based on the UFO-profile Teacher 4. Your exact salary will depend on your education and experience.
A position for at least 0.8 FTE.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

A maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment.
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
Solid pension scheme (ABP).
Contribution to commuting expenses.
An optional model for designing a personalized benefits package.
Access to excellent and affordable sports facilities.
Discounts on (and occasional exclusive access to) theatre performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Centre.

About us

About the department

The VU Department of Computer Science maintains highly successful programs in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Software Engineering and Green Computing, Information Sciences, Theory, and User-Centric Data Science.

Faculty of Science

Working at the Faculty of Science means collaborating with students, lecturers and researchers who are focused on their field, yet have a broad view of the world. We are proud of a positive and inclusive workplace culture within the faculty, where we work together with great energy and a pragmatic attitude to tackle social challenges. At the Faculty of Science, scientists and students work on fundamental and complex societal issues for a sustainable, healthy and just future.

From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, from helium to the universe and from genetics to medicine: our education and research cover the full breadth of science, from molecules to mankind. Our academic education and research are highly experimental, technical and interdisciplinary in nature. That is why we collaborate extensively with leading scientific institutes and industry.

The faculty has more than 8,000 students studying in one of the 39 programmes and employs more than 1,400 staff across 10 scientific departments, making us one of the largest science faculties in the Netherlands.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely—a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact.

By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research.

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity

Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.