Lecturer in Mathematics

Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Department: Department of Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Position Type: Temporary, 4 years and 2 months (full-time 0.8–1.0 FTE)
Preferred Start Date: 1 July 2026
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026

Role Overview

• Deliver lectures and tutorials in mathematics at undergraduate and master’s levels.

• Supervise internships and projects.

• Improve students’ academic skills and contribute to educational innovation.

• Handle 10% organizational and coordination tasks related to educational programs.

• Opportunity to acquire a basic teaching qualification (‘BKO’) and attend teaching modules.

• Focus on teaching excellence and contributing to an inclusive, international learning environment.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• MSc in Mathematics (or equivalent) with excellent results

• Some teaching experience (e.g., TA or tutorials)

• Strong desire to develop teaching skills

• Excellent English communication skills

Preferred:

• Interest in mathematics education innovation

• Motivation to contribute to students’ learning and educational policy

Benefits / Offer

• Gross monthly salary: €3,546 – €5,538 (Scale 10, Teacher 4)

• 8% holiday allowance + 8.3% end-of-year bonus

• Up to 41 days of annual leave

• Flexible working hours and good parental leave schemes

• Contribution to commuting expenses

• Supportive environment for career development

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

• Cover letter (motivation & abilities)

• CV

• Brief teaching statement

• MSc courses & grades

• MSc thesis (if available)

• Contact details of two references

Submission: Via the university application portal (email applications not accepted)

Contact: Frank van der Meulen – Professor of Mathematics