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Career at WUR About Us Plenty of variety and challenges Pleasant working atmosphere Time for personal development Proper work-life balance Internationally leading Your job Inspire our educators to provide innovative, high-quality teaching at Wageningen University. As a creative and professional trainer, you drive impactful teacher development, advise on GenAI thoughtfully, and help teachers build dynamic learning environments to bring our educational vision to life. You have a passion for didactical (pedagogical) development of teachers within higher education. You develop and provide teacher training in Supervision, Teaching, Design, and Assessment, which contributes towards the learning of our teachers within the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). You are creative and you balance your creativity with project management skills in the development and quality management of courses, workshops, and resources for teacher professionalization. You have experience in and a view on use of and impact on GenAI in education. In your training and advising, you inspire and facilitate teachers to develop themselves as professional teachers of Wageningen University. Through the professionalization of teachers and teaching teams you inspire and support the development and implementation of innovative learning environments. In doing so, you support the implementation of the University’s vision for education. Your qualities You Are a Professional With a passion for education with a relevant MSc-degree in the field of Educational or pedagogical sciences; knowledge of educational theories, methods, structures and design, and preferably knowledge and experience in communication models, theories, and best practices; experience as trainer or teacher in higher education, with a focus on soft skills (e.g. communication, group supervision, community building); knowledge of advice, development and implementation of educational improvements and innovations in higher education curricula/programmes, especially regarding GenAI; an ability to work agile, with deadlines and a stress resistant attitude; excellent proficiency in English (C2), if you do not speak Dutch, a willingness to follow Dutch language courses is preferred; competences: clear communicative abilities, able to deal with different stakeholders, intercultural sensitivity, assertive, solution oriented, team player, creative and curious. You will work here The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. Our mission is to inspire and empower educators, cultivate dynamic learning environments both online and on campus, and collaborate in enhancing courses and curricula. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, TLC strives to enrich the educational experience for both students and faculty. We are a dynamic educational organisation that constantly seeks innovative (IT) tools, pedagogical approaches and activities for its stakeholders and our development. Hence, there is ample room for personal contributions and initiatives. The Teaching and Learning Centre has an entrepreneurial, open and informal organisational culture. Within the TLC, your homebase will be the TLC Teaching Academy. The Teaching Academy is where educators come for professionalization that equips, empowers, and inspires them to grow as a professional educator, to be a leader and partner in education and to bring to life the WUR Vision. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; 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 € 4.925, - and € 6.682, - for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 11). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract with the intention of converting it into a contract for an indefinite period. A contract based on a 32-hour working week is possible. If you are an internal employee, your current contract is the starting point. Ask your HR Business Partner about your situation specifically. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organization. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. 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. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Irene van Leersum, Flowmaster, via email: [email protected]. In the summer period from 17th of July to 16th of August, you can contact Mieke Latijnhouwers via email: [email protected]. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Edvard Jongschaap, Sr. Corporate Recruiter, via email: [email protected] or by phone: 0317 – 489 178. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. We ask you not to write a standard application letter, but to answer the following three questions in your letter: describe a training or lesson in which something went wrong and how you handled it; describe a current development or innovation in education and the impact you think it has on teacher professionalization; what feedback did you receive from participants and how did you use it to grow as a trainer or teacher. Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including the 2nd of November 2026. Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated 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. Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus! We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. Locations Wageningen Professional field Staff & Support Educational level Masters degree Apply before 3-11-2026 Salary range €4925 - €6682 Hours 32 - 38

Core Responsibilities

Develop and deliver professional development training for university educators in supervision, teaching, course design, and assessment, including within the University Teaching Qualification program. Advise on the thoughtful use of generative AI and support teachers and teams in creating innovative learning environments aligned with the university’s educational vision.

Requirements

A relevant master’s degree in educational or pedagogical sciences, knowledge of educational theories and design, and experience as a trainer or teacher in higher education are required. Candidates should bring experience with educational improvement and innovation, particularly generative AI, strong communication and stakeholder skills, resilience, creativity, and excellent English proficiency at C2 level.

Benefits

• Sabbatical Leave
• Study Leave
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Working Hours
• Campus Sports Facilities
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme