Associate Professor of Multilingualism in Education and Training

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be appointed to the Archimedes Institute. You will be affiliated with the teacher training program on a 0.4 FTE basis. In consultation with students, faculty (teams), and the professional field, you will develop components of the teacher training curriculum focused on multilingualism. You will proactively contribute to the planning and implementation of innovations within the teacher training programs. A substantial portion of your appointment will involve teaching in the bachelor’s and/or master’s programs.

In addition, you will be affiliated with the Multilingualism and Education research group on a 0.4 FTE basis, where you will identify, lead, and conduct practice-oriented research in close collaboration with the research group leaders (Jantien Smit and Rick de Graaff) and the broader research group team. You will investigate how education professionals can be equipped for their roles in a linguistically diverse society, and how they can strengthen learners’ multilingual and (intercultural) communication skills in rich learning environments.

You serve as a bridge between research (the M&O Research Group), teacher education, and the professional field (schools in the region). In this way, you contribute to the sustainable integration of knowledge and insights arising from the research group’s work. You also identify new research topics based on the training practices you are part of, your contacts within the education sector, and societal issues. You contribute to the professional development of trainers and seek ways to involve both them and IA students in the research group’s work.

Naturally, you will also analyze trends and developments in the professional field and translate these into a clear vision that provides educators and curriculum designers with guidance in designing contemporary (language) programs. In doing so, you will share the knowledge you have gained both within and outside the university in various formats, such as presentations at conferences, webinars, and professional and academic publications.

What do we offer you?

An exciting workplace that’s constantly evolving!

The Archimedes Institute trains students to become secondary school teachers for secondary education, vocational education, and adult education. The bachelor’s programs are offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Through its Master of Education program, the Archimedes Institute also trains teachers to obtain a first-degree teaching certification.

The Archimedes Institute aims to advance ongoing innovation and the further development of the curriculum by collaborating with practitioners and educational researchers. Central to this effort are “lifelong learning,” “student success,” and “flexible education” for a diverse range of target groups.

In addition, we offer you an inspiring research group environment where you can use your expertise to contribute to practice-oriented research at the intersection of teacher education, the educational field, and academia—with a link to education policy. The M&O research group aims to contribute to education (elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher professional education) in which all languages are welcome, where everyone feels included, and where everyone has the opportunity to learn. The research group’s work follows two research lines:

• Meaningful language education in multilingual contexts
• Language-Developing Technical and Vocational Education in Multilingual Contexts

Your focus is primarily on primary education, drawing on your expertise in subject-specific pedagogy. In the context of language education (secondary education, vocational education, and teacher training), you will investigate how multilingual educational practices can be designed within rich learning environments (physical, online, hybrid, and blended). In doing so, you will—where relevant—implement an international and/or intercultural approach to these learning environments.

In this role:

• Do you teach in the bachelor’s and/or master’s programs in the field of multilingualism within the language departments?
• You will contribute to the development of contemporary foreign language education, collaboration between foreign language programs in the field of (online) intercultural communication, and English as a medium of instruction in the international classroom.
• You play a key role in curriculum development and in the professional development of IA language and subject teachers with regard to inclusive and contemporary language and subject instruction in multilingual contexts.
• Do you have an international network and are you familiar with (international) developments in the areas of language policy and internationalization policy?
• Work with educators to establish a subject-specific teaching network and/or professional learning group for language teachers in the region, as well as students and teacher educators at IA.
• You will initiate, coordinate, and supervise (practice-based/lesson study/doctoral) research conducted by language teachers, teacher-researchers, doctoral candidates, and students, including knowledge sharing through (in collaboration with educators) publishing in academic journals and relevant professional publications, as well as delivering presentations and workshops.
• You will acquire and coordinate research projects and contribute to organizational and substantive tasks within the core team of the M&O research group.
• Do you contribute to the Learning and Innovation Knowledge Center and are you looking to connect with HU-wide networks and/or HU’s areas of expertise?

What we offer:

• a fixed-term employment contract (D3) with the intention of permanent employment at a workload of 0.8 FTE in the position of Senior Lecturer (HHD2);
• The gross monthly salary for a full-time position ranges from a minimum of €5,092.01 to a maximum of €6,202.13 (pay grade 13);
• the choice between a shorter workweek or more time off with a longer workweek. There is also flexibility in working hours based on your class schedule;
• 8% vacation pay and travel allowance in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education;
• a guaranteed year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent opportunities for learning and development, where we are eager to invest in your professional growth together with you;
• voluntary group health insurance;
• even more perks, such as a bicycle insurance plan and discounts on other insurance policies, software, and sports facilities.

What do you have to offer us?

First and foremost, you are well-informed about the latest developments in our multilingual society, within the education sector, and the challenges facing teacher education programs. Furthermore, you are able to think independently, drawing on your own vision of multilingualism and diversity in education and society. You are also able to actively align your vision with the mission and strategic goals of the programs and the research group. Additionally, through in-depth activities, you know how to link themes related to multilingualism and language education to the program’s professional profile and the concept of “training, researching, and professionalizing together” (in collaboration with the school sector). We consider it important that you have demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively with various types of professionals. You take a leading role in the further development of the professional culture and are able to engage others in this process. In doing so, you are not afraid to address people and take responsibility for the further development of the professional culture within the program and the research group, thereby demonstrating inclusive leadership.

What to bring

• A completed master’s degree in linguistics, education, or the social sciences;
• A PhD in a field related to language and/or multilingualism;
• Recent professional experience (in secondary education, vocational education, or higher education) and in practice-oriented educational research;
• The ability to build lasting relationships in practice, including with a view to securing teaching and research assignments. You already have a strong personal network for this purpose;
• A teaching certificate and BKE certification, or a willingness to obtain them.
• Experience in curriculum development. Experience in teaching.

About the workplace

The Archimedes Institute works closely with secondary and vocational schools, Utrecht University, and other educational institutions in the city and region of Utrecht to train and professionalize current and future teachers. The institute offers bachelor’s programs leading to a secondary school teaching certificate and master’s programs leading to a primary school teaching certificate, including an international, English-language Teacher Education track.

The Multilingualism and Education Research Group has been active since January 2020 within the Learning and Innovation Knowledge Center at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. The research group brings together expertise in the fields of language education, language development, and multilingualism in education and society.

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and detailed resume (or other format) by May 9, 2023, via the link below. Interviews will be held on-site in Utrecht on May 25. The selection committee consists of one or two curriculum coordinators/teacher educators, one or two program managers for Languages, and one or two lecturers from the M&O research group. For more information about the position, please contact:

Rick de Graaff, Professor of Multilingualism and Education. Rick.degraaff@hu.nl; 06 1832 8875

Rachel Collins, Manager of the Archimedes English Institute. Rachel.collins@hu.nl; 06 26394603

Note: Rick de Graaff will be away from April 27 through May 5; Rachel Collins will be unavailable from April 27 through May 8.

You can also contact recruiter Dino Duarte (0643221641 - dino.dierksduarte@hu.nl).

Believing that diversity enriches our teaching and research, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences to apply.

A background check and a reference check are part of the application process.