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 microeconomics and/or behavioural economics, supervise BSc and MSc theses, and contribute to high-quality education. We seek candidates with strong teaching skills and programming experience in R and/or STATA, who are eager to inspire students and make an impact.

Faculteit of dienst: Faculteit Recht, Economie, Bestuur en Organisatie

Afdeling: Utrecht University School of Economics

Wat ga je doen?

The 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:

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

Thesis supervision requires knowledge of statistical software such R 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 required starting date is 1st November 2026 at the latest, 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 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?

We offer:

• A fixed-term appointment as Lecturer for up to 4 years
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) Dutch Universities.
• In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development, leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow.

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. 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 at Utrecht University. 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 rigorous 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.