Teacher 3 (Project)Management & Consultancy Skills

VacancyTeacher 3 (Project)Management & Consultancy Skillsarticle_published_on_label November 25, 2025Location Wageningen End date Sun 7 December 2025 Respond Click here to respondYour jobWould you like to use both your excellent teaching, coaching and organizational skills in a dynamic university learning environment? Are you excited to support future responsible change makers to develop their project management, consultancy and leadership skills both in class and in society-based projects? Consider applying as a skills lecturer at Education and Learning Sciences (ELS).ELS is responsible for teaching a large range of academic, professional and personal development skills in BSc, MSc, PhD and post-graduate programs of WUR. As a skills lecturer you will be responsible for teaching and coordinating both BSc and MSc skills courses in project management, consultancy and management/leadership. Guiding students’ transdisciplinary (i.e. society-inclusive) projects and coaching them on their learning paths is also part of your duties.Students from all over the world and from different study programs participate in the courses. Moreover, students collaborate in their projects with all kinds of societal stakeholders. This requires your competence in addressing diversity, both culturally as well as disciplinary. You are used and do not mind taking up different tasks and to be adaptive to a large variety of contexts you teach in. You are an excellent organizer, and you experience rotating tasks as an opportunity to learn from. You will become an active member of the ELS teacher team by means of contributing to team meetings and the quality improvement of our course portfolio. Practical experience in (project)management and consultancy is a big plus for this position.Your Duties And Responsibilities IncludeAs a Teacher 3 (max 0.5 fte) you will be (co)responsible for:(co) teaching Project Management, Management skills and Consultancy skills in various BSc and MSc programs at WUR;the coordination of part of the courses (including contacts with stakeholders from programs/courses in which the courses are incorporated; planning groups and staff; preparing course materials for the teachers; communication with students and staff during the course);guiding/coaching students in their society-based ‘real life’ projects;ELS team efforts (including sharing expertise; innovation of courses (for example changing learning activities or assessment); pro-active participation in team meetings).Your teamYou will work within an enthusiastic and experienced interdisciplinary team of teachers all inspired to support the development of Wageningen students’ skills performance as part of their academic, professional and personal growth.You will work hereYou will be based at the Education and Learning Sciences group within the Social Sciences department of Wageningen University and teach throughout the whole university.Your qualitiesYour qualitiesyou are highly motivated to contribute to international students’ academic, personal and professional development especially to developing their project management, management and consultancy skills;you have an MSc (and/or PhD) degree and working experience in skills education preferably in the life sciences; you have a UTQ qualification; your own management and consultancy skills are at such a level that you can be a role model for students and use both theory and practical experience in your teaching; you are an excellent organizer and planner, structured, adaptive and with an eye for detail;you like to work as part of a team as well as working more independently;you have excellent communication skills, both orally and written, and you are fluent in English (C1-C2) and able to teach in Dutch (B2-C2);you show an open minded, pro-active and flexible attitude.You are available at least from March 2026 onwards.We offer youWageningen 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 €4.571,- and €6.433,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 11). We offer you a temporary contract for the duration of one year. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.Coming from abroadWUR 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.Do you want more information?For more information about the position, please contact Carla Oonk (education coordinator) via +31 317 488640 or email: carla.oonk@wur.nl.Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jeanine van 't Veer, Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.Ready to apply?Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.You can apply until 8th of December, 2025. The first round of interviews is scheduled in week 51 of 2025 or week 2 of 2026.ProcedureAs part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedureWelcome, safe, and valuedWageningen 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 areThe mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.Apply