Lecturer in Economics

Join the dynamic and growing team of Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) as a Lecturer in Economics. You will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in labour economics and microeconomics, supervise BSc and MSc theses, and contribute to high-quality education. We seek candidates with strong teaching skills and programming experience in R, Python, and/or STATA, who are eager to inspire students and make an impact.

Wat ga je doen?

Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) invites applications for a Lecturer in Economics. The successful candidate will join the Economics Section of the Department.

The Lecturer is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics, including:

• labour economics
• microeconomics
• supervision of Bachelor’s and/or Master’s theses

Several courses require programming skills in statistical software such as R, Python and/or STATA. While teaching is currently conducted in English, the ability to teach in Dutch is an advantage.

A part-time appointment is possible, with a minimum of 0.8FTE. The position includes 10% of the time allocated to research and/or teaching innovation, with the remaining time devoted to teaching-related activities, including course preparation. The preferred starting date is August/September 2026 (negotiable), subject to a valid EU working permit.

Wat breng je mee?

Successful candidates should meet the following criteria:

• A PhD in Economics (candidates who have submitted their dissertation and are awaiting their defence are also encouraged to apply);
• Demonstrated experience in teaching in higher education, preferably at the university level;
• Clear potential for excellence in teaching a range of economics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as supervising BSc and MSc theses;
• Programming skills in R, Python and/or STATA;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English;
• A University Teaching Qualification (UTQ, Dutch: BKO) or a willingness to obtain this qualification.

Wat bieden wij?

• A fixed-term appointment as Lecturer for up to 4 years
• 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.

Over ons

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.

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.

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.

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