Job description
TU/e has made an impressive educational transition aimed at training future engineers, through the implementation of the Bachelor College in 2012 and the Graduate School in 2013. TU/e has the ambition to offer small scale and personalized education in 2030. Therefore, we need enthusiastic, motivated teachers who can really connect with the students and would like to have impact on their study career.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a teacher position in its CBL/skill team. You will combine teaching workshops/trainings with supervising/co-coaching in challenge-based learning (CBL) projects. You will collaborate with and support academic staff in the innovations related to the Challenge based learning project education in our BSc program. You are eager to learn how to teach in a variety of projects and how to prepare students in their development as engineers for the future. This means you take the lead in front of a group of students and cooperate with colleagues to organize the CBL projects and align your contributions to theirs. You do not mind taking up different tasks and you do have experience with rotating between different roles.
As a teacher you will be (co)responsible for:
- Challenge based learning innovations in the project courses of the BSc program. In collaboration with the lecturers in these courses you will work on the curricular cohesion of the CBL learning goals. This includes the organization, co-design and assessment of the courses and projects.
- The design and modelling learning line in the BSc curriculum.
- The setup, organization and execution of the program components (training and workshops) related to CAD/FEM modelling.
- further development of courses in terms of developing online educational modules and online assessment, using e.g. methods such as learning analytics.
Work environment
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is one of Europe’s top technological universities, situated at the heart of a most innovative high-tech region. Thanks to a wealth of collaborations with industry and academic institutes, TU/e’s research has real-world impact. TU/e has around 3,000 employees and 1600 PhD students (half of which international, representing about 70 nationalities).
Our university is at the heart of society: TU/e focuses in education and research on complex, societal challenges such as Energy, Health and Smart Mobility.
Job requirements
- You have a MSc or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant Engineering discipline
- You are proficient in using CAD/FEM modelling preferably using (or willing to learn) Siemens NX.
- You have excellent communication skills and you are fluent in English;
- You are willing to start a UTQ (University Teaching Qualification) trajectory.
Conditions of employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
- An initial temporary appointment for a period of one year with the intention to convert this into a permanent contract at a mutual positive evaluation.
- Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Depending on experience and education, the salary for a full-time contract ranges between € 3.974,- and 5.439,- gross per month (salary scale 11, CAO Dutch Universities)
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children’s day care and sports facilities.
- An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.
Information and application
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager prof.dr.ir. Rick de Lange (h.c.d.lange[at]tue.nl).
Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Hind Boulgalag (HR advice) of the department of Mechanical Engineering (HRAdviceME[at]tue.nl).
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.
Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:
- Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
We do not respond to applications that are sent to us in a different way. You can upload a maximum of 5 documents of 2 MB each.
There is concurrent internal and external recruitment for this vacancy. For applicants of equal ability, internal applicants will be favored over external ones.
Acquisition as a result of this advertisement is not appreciated.