Teaching Assistant Brain & Cognition
Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Maatschappij- & Gedragswetenschappen
Opleidingsniveau: Universiteit
Functie type: Ondersteunend Beheer Personeel
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Sluitingsdatum: 6 July 2023
Vacaturenummer: 11849
Do you enjoy:
- sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge and insights with our students;
- working within the field of Brain and Cognition and Psychology;
- Gaining experience in teaching and working in an academic setting?
Then the job of Teaching Assistant Brain & Cognition at the University of Amsterdam is perfect for you as a highly versatile professional. The program group Brain and Cognition (Psychology) of the faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is looking for two teaching assistants. Our program group facilitates the education in the specialisations ‘Brain and Cognition’ (English) and ‘Clinical Neuropsychology’ (Dutch) as a part of the bachelor Psychology at the UvA. We also teach in the master tracks ‘Brain and Cognition in Society’ and ‘Klinische Neuropsychologie’ (Dutch).
What are you going to do
For the different courses in the bachelor or master courses we are looking for teaching assistants who will assist with different teaching tasks, such as co-coordinating the course (setting up the course in Canvas, communicating with students), facilitating and teaching tutorials, and grading assignments and exams. Depending on your background and the combination of tasks we can also include daily supervising tasks together with our faculty staff during bachelor projects or reviews. The exact combination of tasks will be determent depending on your expertise and the expertise of the other assistants. Besides the teaching tasks we also have an alumni network which includes tasks like maintaining the LinkedIn page and organising an alumni event.
What do you have to offer
We are looking for a flexible candidate in terms of availability in time. So If you are in the final months of studying but are available for two or two and a half days a week, perfect. We are looking for someone who is pro-active, can work independently, and has an idea about education and how to convey information to students in the most optimal way. Preferably you have taken or are currently in the master Brain and Cognition in Society at the UvA, so that you are familiar with our programme and our courses. If you have experience with Canvas (other than the student view) or grading, that would be a plus.
In addition, you have:
- graduated or almost graduating a relevant master, preferably one of our own masters;
- knowledge of the different courses;
- enthusiastic about neuroscience;
- excellent communication skills and are pro-active, friendly and helpful.
What can we offer you
We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months,
preferably starting on 21 August 2023. The employment contract is for 16-19 hours a week
For this position the University Job Classification profile Student assistant or “Onderwijsmedewerker 5” applies.
The salary is €2611 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale SA,4 or 6.4, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.
We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
What else do we offer
- an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues;
- an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
- a position in which initiative and input are highly appreciated.
About us
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
The Brain and Cognition department is a diverse department with research spanning topics from the anatomy of the brain to the autonomy of the individual. It is a vibrant group of enthusiastic lecturers and researchers (see the B&C Uva Website). Within psychology we provide courses for both the bachelor and (research)masters. We have two specialized bachelor tracks: Brain and Cognition and Clinical Neuropsychology; and two specialized master tracks: Brain and Cognition in Society and Klinische Neuropsychology. Moreover; we are active within the Research Master Psychology; bachelor Psychobiology (FNWI) and the interdisciplinary Research Master Brain and Cognitive Sciences. The majority of the teaching is in English with the exception of all courses related to Clinical Neuropsychology.
Questions
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
- Manon Slockers, Program Coordinator Brain & Cognition , m.i.slockers@uva.nl, T: +31 (0)20 525 6854
Job Application
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online . We will accept applications until 06 July 2023.
The first round of application interviews will take place on July 13. The second round will be held in the week of 17 July 2023.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.
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If you encounter Error GBB451/ GBC451, reach out to our HR Department directly. They will gladly help you continue your application.
No agencies please.
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