Lecturer in Political Science – Comparative Politics
Temporary
temporary
€4,728 - €6,433
31 Oct 2025
Amsterdam
Academic Position
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
78 / 100
Offer value
Strong educational role offering good compensation and influence on curriculum development.
- Excellent opportunity to influence educational programs.
- Competitive salary for academic roles.
- Engaged community of international students.
Pros
- Ability to shape future political scientists and influence the curriculum.
- Engagement with a diverse and international student body.
- Opportunity for professional networking in academia.
Cons
- Higher workload associated with teaching and thesis supervision.
- Potentially limited research time depending on teaching load.
- Temporary nature of the position introduces uncertainty.
Who it's for
Academic / Early Career • In-person teaching and research
Good fit
- Aspiring political science educators.
- Individuals with teaching and mentoring passion.
- Academics looking to develop their profiles.
Not recommended for
- Candidates who prefer purely research roles.
- Those unwilling to engage with students.
- Professionals seeking job stability without financial uncertainties.
Motivation fit
Desire to mentor and educate the next generation of leaders.Interest in contributing to academic discourse and research.Willingness to engage with students and faculty alike.
Key skills
Curriculum developmentTeaching methodologiesThesis supervisionEngagement with academic community
Score: 78/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
We are seeking a lecturer in Political Science (D3) to join our team of lecturers and researchers and our vibrant international student community. We are looking for a lecturer who is enthusiastic about teaching a variety of courses in our undergraduate and graduate Political Science programs and supervising theses. More specifically, you have a profile in Comparative Politics and the ability to teach a variety of research methods. Teaching will take place in our Bachelor of Political Science, Master of Political Science, and in our shared Bachelor Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). You will be assigned teaching tasks that are part of the current programmes but that also leave room to put your own mark on them.
For more information about our programmes see:
The position is for the duration of one year. An extension of two more years is possible if we are happy with your performance and if the finances of the department and the faculty allow so. The candidate must be available by February 1, 2026 at the latest.
For more information about our programmes see:
- https://studiegids.vu.nl/nl/Bachelor/2025-2026/political-science#
- https://studiegids.vu.nl/nl/Master/2025-2026/political-science#
- https://studiegids.vu.nl/nl/Bachelor/2025-2026/philosophy-politics-and-economics#
The position is for the duration of one year. An extension of two more years is possible if we are happy with your performance and if the finances of the department and the faculty allow so. The candidate must be available by February 1, 2026 at the latest.
