Writing Teacher / Coach in Academic and Professional English (0.8 fte)

Introduction

Education and Student Affairs (ESA) is the central service for prospective students and those already enrolled at Eindhoven University of Technology. It provides a broad range of services, including student enrollment, help choosing the right study program, various types of training (e.g. study skills), and the execution of ICT programs for education (e.g. video lectures and the notebook project). ESA also provides language training in Academic English and Dutch as a second language (NT2) and language support. Moreover, ESA offers individual coaching for students with personal problems, advice to students wanting to study abroad, student financial support, and mediation regarding grants and scholarships.

Student Facilities is part of ESA and consists of four teams: Student Coaching, Counseling & Information, TU/e Language & Writing Center, Career Center & Professional Skills and the Planning & Support Center.

Job Description

The TU/e Language & Writing Center (LWC) offers courses in the fields of  Academic and Professional English and Dutch as a second language (NT2) for students and staff members at the TU/e.

We are a small, enthusiastic team engaged in teaching and coaching academic writing in English to bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students, professional writing in English for EngDs, English language classes for support staff, and Dutch language classes for students and staff.

We are searching for a motivated writing teacher/coach for 0,8 fte, starting date as soon as possible to help out with our bachelor’s and master’s writing workshops and courses in English. Overall, we understand academic writing as an important communication skill and aim to equip our students with the competency to write readable and well-argued texts for academic and professional audiences. Thus, we are looking for someone passionate about texts, the writing process, and helping students on their academic writing learning pathway.

Job Requirements

• University graduate (master’s level and higher).
• Experience in teaching/coaching university students.
• Knowledge about the writing process and academic writing conventions.
• Experience in teaching/coaching academic writing.
• Experience in providing feedback on students’ academic writing.
• Open to working with technical/engineering texts, AI integrated models, online learning environment and digital teaching tools.

Conditions of employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum €3,546 to maximum €5,538 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10 collective labour agreementfor Dutch Universities). An initial one-year contract with the intention of extension or permanent appointment based on performance and organizational developments / Appointment via EUFLEX (TU/e secondment agency may be considered, depending on your background.
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

More information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager drs. (Leonie) Kasje, Team Leader LWC (l.kasje@tue.nl). 

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact HR Services (HRServices.SupportUnits@tue.nl).   

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!