Lecturer in Economics (preferred profile labour economics/inequality)

Lecturer in Economics 
(preferred profile labour economics/inequality)

Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) invites applications for a Lecturer in Economics.

Do you hold or are you near completion of a PhD in Economics? Do you want to inspire students as an (under)graduate teacher, and make a positive impact on society? Come join our growing team!

Your job
As a lecturer, you teach courses in various areas in applied economics in our Bachelor's and/or Master's programmes. This includes elective courses in labour economics and inequality and/or applied econometrics. Besides that, you will supervise theses.
You will join the Economics Section of U.S.E.

Your qualities

• You have or are close to completing a PhD in Economics.
• You have experience teaching in higher education, preferably at university level.
• You can demonstrate a clear potential for excellence in teaching different economics courses at both undergraduate and graduate level, as well as supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses.
• You have an excellent command of spoken and written English.
• While all teaching presently is in English, candidates who are able to teach in Dutch have an advantage.
• You are in possession of a University Teaching Qualification or are willing to obtain such a qualification.

Our offer

• A fixed-term appointment as Lecturer for up to four years;
• a working week of 28-40 hours, of which 10% is reserved for personal and/or professional development, and the rest is for teaching-related activities (including preparation);
• a gross monthly salary between €4,537 and €6,209 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; 
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. 

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. 
For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

About us
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.

The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically robust and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective.

U.S.E.’s Bachelor’s programme Economics & Business Economics offers students a solid foundation in economic theory and methods, combined with insights from business economics, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics and sustainability. The programme has about 1,500 students from various backgrounds and nationalities and is completely taught in English.

More information
For more information about this position, please contact Wiljan van den Berge at a.w.vandenberge@uu.nl.

The preferred starting date is August/September 2025 (negotiable) and under the condition of a valid EU working permit.

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As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.

The application deadline is 21 April 2025.

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

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